A medical diagnostic and communications apparatus with audio output
comprises an electronic processor for processing stethoscope signals and
secondary audio signals. An electronic stethoscope sensor is contained
within a housing for transducing body sounds to electronic signals, and
is operatively connected to the electronic processor. One or more
secondary audio signal sources operatively connects to the electronic
processor. A common audio output is connected to electronic processor to
convert electronic stethoscope signals or secondary audio signals to
acoustic output. These sounds may be produced separately or mixed.