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# HKClinicalType

A type that identifies samples that contain clinical record data.

```
class HKClinicalType
```

## Topics

### Creating Clinical Types

[`init(_:)`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalType/init(_:))

Creates a clinical type using the provided identifier.

## See Also

[`HKClinicalRecord`](/documentation/HealthKit/HKClinicalRecord)

A sample that stores a clinical record.

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

A type identifier for records of allergic or intolerant reactions.

[`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.


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