The Schmitt-Thompson Clinical Content is rigorously reviewed by panels of physicians and nurses with experience in telephone triage.  The Review Panels are comprised of triage nurses, specialty nurses, call center medical directors, primary care physicians, emergency physicians and physician specialists.

10 steps for the "New Guideline Development"

1. Review related Schmitt-Thompson guidelines, construct differential diagnosis and research topic
2. Write first draft
3. Review by Schmitt or Thompson
4. Write second draft
5. Review by expert on this topic
6. Write third draft
7. Review by Review Panel
8. Write fourth draft
9. Test at designated call centers
10. Write final draft