What should you select when documenting a contact attempt with the patient?

When documenting a contact attempt with the patient, selecting "Home Phone" is appropriate because it specifies the method that was used to reach the patient directly. Documenting using the home phone provides clarity around the communication method, indicating a personal and direct effort to connect with the patient regarding their care or referral. This detail is important in healthcare settings for tracking communication history, ensuring compliance with patient outreach efforts, and maintaining an accurate record.

While all other options represent valid means of contact, they may not reflect the direct interaction intended in many patient engagement scenarios. For example, while email and fax are useful for providing information or documents, they may lack the immediacy and personal touch found in a phone call. In-person visits represent a different type of engagement, which may not always apply if the goal is merely to document an attempted contact rather than a completed interaction. Thus, the selection of "Home Phone" effectively captures the context of direct patient outreach in this scenario.