Empiric isolation refers to the practice of separating individuals who are suspected of having a contagious disease, based on clinical judgment rather than confirmed diagnosis. This precautionary measure is commonly used in healthcare settings to prevent the spread of infections, particularly in cases where the specific pathogen is unknown. It typically involves implementing standard infection control protocols until diagnostic results are available. Empiric isolation is crucial in managing outbreaks and protecting vulnerable populations.
It is an empiric learning.
Empiric means based on experience.
Empiric
One who prates much in his own favor, and makes unwarrantable pretensions; a quack; an impostor; an empiric; a mountebank.
Glucose and fructose are isomers, with the same empiric chemical formula but with a different structure and properties.
The root word of empirical is "empiric," which comes from the Greek word "empirikos," meaning "experienced."
D. Adam has written: 'Empiric Oral Therapy for Today's Community - Aquired Infections (Chemotherapy)'
Three types of isolation involve mating; habitat isolation, mechanical isolation, or sexual isolation.
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The treatment of a certain illness with an antibiotic that is not yet proven to work for this illness scientifically, but had been proven practically (ie by experience!)
Logic should be based on documentable or empiric information. Perceptions can often be misleading , and colored by personal experiences.
Reproductive isolation