a conference between two or more people to consider a particular question; "frequent consultations with his lawyer"; "a consultation of several medical specialists"
A consultation with a doctor or other expert is a meeting with them to discuss a particular problem and get their advice. Consultation is the process of getting advice from a doctor or other expert. A personal diet plan is devised after a consultation with a nutritionist
This is organised by the government department that wants a Bill to be passed All the ideas are outlined together - any individual or organisation can give their views on what they think of the proposals
Method of servicing children with learning disabilities in which the learning disabilities specialist does not take direct responsibility for teaching the child, but rather provides consultation to the mainstream teacher on educational strategies for the child
Interaction between professional workers in which one assists the other to solve a problem within the professional's usual functioning, and thus enhance professional skills for future effectiveness
To be distinguished from negotiation The FSLMRS provides for two types of consultation: between qualifying unions and agencies concerning agency-wide regulations (§ 7113, National consultation rights) and qualifying unions and those agencies issuing Governmentwide regulations (§ 7117(d)(1))
– A process required by Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act whereby federal agencies proposing activities in a listed species habitat confer with the U S Fish and Wildlife Service about the impacts of the activity on the species Consultation may be informal, and thus advisory, or formal, and thus binding
The review of a new patient’s medical history, tests, X-rays and/or pathology slides to determine the need for treatment
Consultation of a book or other source of information is looking at it in order to find out certain facts. With such excellent studies available for consultation, it should be easy to avoid the pitfalls
Is the active, affirmative process of: (1) identifying and seeking input from appropriate American Indian governing bodies, community groups and individuals and (2) considering their interests as a necessary and integral part of the Forest Service’s decision making process (Forest Service manual 2365 – American Indian Consultation)
an interactive process of seeking input and comparing views and information that will form the basis for decision and action
the act of referring or consulting; "reference to an encyclopedia produced the answer"
A specific time set aside between the physician and either the patient and/or family member or interested person for the purpose of discussing the history of the complaint, the complaint and or proposed treatment recommendations
a conference (usually with someone important); "he had a consultation with the judge"; "he requested an audience with the king"