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Author - Pediatric Care Guides

Barton D. Schmitt, MD FAAP

Dr. Schmitt is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He was the Medical Director of the Pediatric After-Hours Call Center at Children's Hospital Colorado from 1988 to 2019. The call center covers evening and weekend calls for over 500 pediatricians in Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and New Mexico. He continues to teach pediatric residents and other trainees at Children's Hospital Colorado (1970-2024).

Dr. Schmitt is the author of the following clinical content sets that are updated yearly:

  • The first pediatric symptom checker for parents. Available from Self Care Decisions for websites and mobile apps (2000-2024).
  • Pediatric telephone triage and advice computerized guidelines for after-hours medical call centers (1994-2024). Used throughout the US and Canada.
  • Pediatric Telephone Protocols: Office version. The book or software used by nurses in most pediatric offices (1996-2024).
  • Pediatric Care Advice handouts for parents. Used by pediatric offices and call centers to empower parents (1990 -2024).
  • Parent Advice Messages for parents. Available from Self Care Decisions (1994-2024).
  • Award-winning child care books for parents: Your Child's Health (Bantam) and Caring for Your Sick Child (AAP).

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