patient's chart; clinical records
Medical context: a patient's chart or clinical record, typically used in hospitals and clinics.
from German Karte
The doctor recorded the patient's symptoms in the chart.
Extended use: a record or log for non-medical items such as student progress, equipment maintenance, etc. Less common than the medical sense.
This machine's log contains all past repair history.
The doctor wrote up the chart right after the examination.
The nurse entered the patient's symptoms into the chart.
The doctor checked the previous chart before starting the examination.