noun
1 process of consulting
ADJECTIVE
▪ close
▪ extensive , full , wide
▪ proper ( BrE )
▪ joint
▪
a joint ~ with doctors and patients
▪ public
▪
There will be a period of public ~ before a decision is reached.
VERB + CONSULTATION
▪ have , hold
▪
The police chiefs will hold a ~ with all the relevant groups.
CONSULTATION + NOUN
▪ document , paper
▪ period
▪ process
PREPOSITION
▪ in ~ with
▪
The plan was developed in close ~ with the local community.
▪ without ~
▪
They have taken this decision without any ~.
▪ ~ about , ~ on
▪
The company has promised wide ~ on its expansion plans.
▪ ~ between
▪
a ~ between teachers and parents
▪ ~ with
▪
We need more ~ with the unions.
2 with a doctor, etc.
ADJECTIVE
▪ personal ( esp. AmE ), private
▪ free
▪ initial
▪ expert ( esp. AmE )
▪
You should seek expert ~.
▪ legal , medical , psychiatric , surgical , etc.
VERB + CONSULTATION
▪ have , provide
▪
The practice provides medical ~s for drug addicts.
▪ seek ( esp. AmE )
CONSULTATION + NOUN
▪ service
▪ fee
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ with
▪
I had a ~ with a dermatologist.
▪
Consultation with a rheumatologist should be sought. ( AmE )