Question

incorrect use of acronyms, abbreviations and symbols are developed by ________ and ________.
the joint commission, industry professionals
doctors, patients
medical sales associates, doctors
patients, family members

Explanation:

The Joint Commission and industry professionals work on standardizing medical language elements to ensure patient safety and effective communication. Other options like doctors - patients, medical sales associates - doctors, and patients - family members are not the main developers of such standardized language elements.

Answer:

The question seems to have a wrong - worded premise. Acronyms, abbreviations, and symbols in a medical context are developed and standardized by organizations like The Joint Commission and industry professionals. So the correct option is: The Joint Commission, industry professionals.