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