"Yes, I think that telemedicine can be very effective and efficient in GI care, but it has to be for the right service at the right time. Things like medication management, reviewing imaging/lab results, and dietary consultations can happen so easily with patients over a video consult. This can help open up vital clinic space for patients that need in-person care. I foresee that long-term management of diseases like Hepatitis C and Crohn's Disease are ideal using telemedicine as well."

Although telehealth has limitations in a gastroenterology practice, including the inability to do a physical exam and obtain vitals, it is a useful way to reach out to patients who otherwise would not be able to get care when needed. For this reason, any future physician in practice must embrace telehealth platforms while recognizing that they are not ideal. Your answer should provide the pros and cons of telehealth as it relates to GI care, along with any direct examples of its use you are familiar with.