Insights from a Triage Pioneer: An Interview with Dr. Barton Schmitt

In this special session, Dr. Barton Schmitt—the pediatrician, author, and visionary behind the gold-standard Schmitt-Thompson telephone triage protocols—shared the story of how the protocols came to be, how they’ve evolved, and what continues to guide their use today.

With decades of experience in pediatric medicine, Dr. Schmitt reflected on the role of telephone triage in supporting both patients and healthcare professionals. This recording captures a rare opportunity to hear directly from a true pioneer in the field.

This webinar was recorded as part of ClearTriage’s 10 for 10 Speaker Series. Click here to learn more about the the 10 for 10 Speaker Series or to register for upcoming webinars.

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