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Empirical treatment
Medical treatment that is given on the basis of the doctor's observations and experience. Mentioned in: Enterobacterial Infections
treatment management and care of a patient or the combating of disease or disorder. active treatment treatment directed immediately to the cure of the disease or injury. causal treatment treatment directed against the cause of a disease. conservative treatment treatment designed to avoid radical medical therapeutic measures or operative procedures. empirical treatment treatment by means that experience has proved to be beneficial. expectant treatment treatment directed toward relief of untoward clinical signs, leaving the cure of the disease to natural forces. palliative treatment treatment that is designed to relieve pain and distress, but does not attempt a cure. preventive treatment, prophylactic treatment that in which the aim is to prevent the occurrence of the disease. rational treatment that based upon knowledge of disease and the action of the remedies given. specific treatment treatment particularly adapted to the special disease being treated. supporting treatment that which is mainly directed to sustaining the strength of the patient. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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