Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences

The Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (pronunciation: /ˈkaʊnsəl fɔːr ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl ɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənz ɒv ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈsaɪənsɪz/), often abbreviated as CIOMS, is an international, non-governmental, non-profit organization established jointly by WHO and UNESCO in 1949.

Etymology

The name "Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences" is self-explanatory, with "Council" referring to an assembly or meeting for consultation or advice, "International" indicating its global scope, "Organizations" referring to the various bodies involved, "Medical" indicating its focus on health and medicine, and "Sciences" referring to the systematic and logical approach to discovering how things in the universe work.

Function

CIOMS functions as a forum for the interchange of ideas and the dissemination of information on biomedical sciences. It encourages the establishment and development of international and interdisciplinary research in this field. CIOMS also works to promote a high level of ethical standards for research in health fields, especially in developing countries.

Related Terms

Biomedical Sciences: The application of the principles of the natural sciences, especially biology and physiology, to clinical medicine.
World Health Organization: A specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization: A specialized agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, the sciences, and culture.
Ethics in Healthcare: The field of applied ethics that explores and analyzes the ethical conduct and decision-making processes in the healthcare field.

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