Abstract: Provided is directed to a device for medical examination in a subject. The device is configured for easy self-examination of a variety of physiological parameters indicative of disease or physiological irregularities. Examples of such physiological parameters include body temperature indicative of fever, ear pathologies indicative of ear infection, heartbeat, blood oxygen level. While the device of this disclosure may be a stand-alone device, it may be configured, according to embodiments of this disclosure, for association and operation with a mobile communication device, in particular a smartphone.

Abstract: The present invention is a method and system for facilitating a remote preliminary medical diagnosis of patients. An examination apparatus is provided comprising a single jacket attached to a smartphone and enabling a set of necessary examinations for preliminary medical diagnosis. In another aspect of the present invention the apparatus consists of a single attachment connected to the smart phone. The invention further discloses methods for remotely performing a set of necessary examinations by which a physician makes a remote diagnosis of the patient and if required issues a digital prescription or summons the patient for further examination. The medical information can be recorded, filed and shared by the patient, by the physician and by the pharmacy.