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# HKClinicalTypeIdentifier

A type identifier for the different categories of clinical records.

```
struct HKClinicalTypeIdentifier
```

## Overview

Clinical record samples are read-only, so you can’t request authorization to share clinical record types. You can’t create or save new [`HKClinicalRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalRecord) objects.

For additional information, see <doc://com.apple.healthkit/documentation/HealthKit/accessing-health-records>.

## Topics

### Clinical Record Type Identifiers

[`allergyRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/allergyRecord)

A type identifier for records of allergic or intolerant reactions.

[`clinicalNoteRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/clinicalNoteRecord)

A type identifier for records of clinical notes.

[`conditionRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/conditionRecord)

A type identifier for records of a condition, problem, diagnosis, or other event.

[`immunizationRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/immunizationRecord)

A type identifier for records of the current or historical administration of vaccines.

[`labResultRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/labResultRecord)

A type identifier for records of lab results.

[`medicationRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/medicationRecord)

A type identifier for records of medication.

[`procedureRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/procedureRecord)

A type identifier for records of procedures.

[`vitalSignRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/vitalSignRecord)

A type identifier for records of vital signs.

[`coverageRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/coverageRecord)

A type identifier for records containing information about the user’s insurance coverage.

### Initializers

[`init(rawValue:)`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalTypeIdentifier/init(rawValue:))

Returns a new clinical record type identifier for the provided string.


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