# clinicalRecord(type:predicate:) Returns a sample predicate that matches clinical record samples. ``` static func clinicalRecord(type clinicalType: HKClinicalType, predicate: NSPredicate? = nil) -> HKSamplePredicate ``` ## Parameters `clinicalType` A type that matches samples that contain clinical record data. `predicate` An optional predicate that further restricts the results that the query returns. ## Discussion Use this method to create an [`HKSamplePredicate`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKSamplePredicate) instance that you can use to query for [`HKClinicalRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalRecord) objects. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)