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Collocations for consultation - noun

1. process of consulting

ADJECTIVE

close
extensive, full, wide
proper (BrE)
joint
a joint consultation with doctors and patients
public
There will be a period of public consultation before a decision is reached.

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VERB + consultation

have, hold
The police chiefs will hold a consultation with all the relevant groups.

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consultation + NOUN

document, paper
period
process

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PREPOSITION

in consultation with
The plan was developed in close consultation with the local community.
without consultation
They have taken this decision without any consultation.
consultation about, consultation on
The company has promised wide consultation on its expansion plans.
consultation between
a consultation between teachers and parents
consultation with
We need more consultation with the unions.

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2. with a doctor, etc.

ADJECTIVE

personal (esp. AmE), private
free
initial
expert (esp. AmE)
You should seek expert consultation.
legal, medical, psychiatric, surgical, etc.

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VERB + consultation

have, provide
The practice provides medical consultations for drug addicts.
seek (esp. AmE)

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consultation + NOUN

service
fee

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PREPOSITION

consultation with
I had a consultation with a dermatologist.
Consultation with a rheumatologist should be sought. (AmE)

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