Abstract: A hand held medical examination device for performing a physical examination on a patient. The hand held medical examination device includes a hand held computer including a microprocessor, a touch screen for inputting data to the microprocessor, a display screen and a connection port. A cable wire is connected to the microprocessor through the connection port and includes a universal adapter for connection to any one of a plurality of medical devices used to perform a physical examination. A camera extends through the cable wire for capturing an image viewed through the medical device connected to the universal adapter and provides data related to the captured image to the microprocessor for processing and display on the display screen. A memory unit is connected to the microprocessor for storing data input from the keyboard and camera related to a plurality of patients. The touch screen displays prompts for inputting data to the microprocessor in accordance with a software program stored in memory.