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Collmarie

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Which international organizations develop terminology? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA)
  b. International Council of Nurses (ICN)
  c. World Health Organization (WHO)
  d. International Health Terminology Standards Development Organization (IHTSDO)

Question 2

Which international organization deals with harmonization among standard development organizations in healthcare?
 
  a. World Health Organization (WHO)
  b. Global Health Informatics Partnership (GHIP)
  c. Health Level 7 (HL7)
  d. International Standard Organization Technical Committee 215 (ISO/TC 215)



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
The ICN, WHO, and IHTSDO all develop terminologies. International Medical Informatics Association does not develop terminology.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The International Standard Organization Technical Committee 215 (ISO/TC 215) is an international organization that deals with harmonization among standard development organizations in healthcare. The WHO, GHIP, and HL7 do not deal specifically with harmonization among standard development organizations in healthcare.



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