B2 noun Neutral

Consultation

/ˌkɒn.sʌlˈteɪ.ʃən/

A meeting with an expert or professional, such as a doctor or specialist, in order to seek advice or information.

Ejemplos

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1

The first consultation is usually free.

The first meeting with the expert usually costs nothing.

2

A surgical consultation is required before we can schedule the procedure.

You must meet with the surgeon before we can set a date for the operation.

3

I had a quick consultation with the pharmacist about these pills.

I had a brief talk with the druggist about this medicine.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
consultation
Verb
consult
Adjetivo
consultative
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Truco para recordar

To 'consult' is to 'ask'. A consultation is an 'asking meeting'.

Quiz rápido

The doctor is currently in ____ with another patient.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: consultation

Ejemplos

1

The first consultation is usually free.

everyday

The first meeting with the expert usually costs nothing.

2

A surgical consultation is required before we can schedule the procedure.

formal

You must meet with the surgeon before we can set a date for the operation.

3

I had a quick consultation with the pharmacist about these pills.

informal

I had a brief talk with the druggist about this medicine.

4

Patient-centered consultations have been shown to improve health outcomes.

academic

Meetings where the doctor focuses on the patient's needs lead to better health.

5

The hospital is charging a higher fee for specialist consultations.

business

The medical center is asking for more money for meetings with experts.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
consultation
Verb
consult
Adjetivo
consultative

Colocaciones comunes

medical consultation a meeting with a health professional
book a consultation to schedule a meeting
private consultation a one-on-one meeting
initial consultation the first meeting
consultation fee the money paid for the meeting

Frases Comunes

in consultation with

working together or after seeking advice from

consultation paper

a document used to get people's opinions (formal)

telephone consultation

a medical meeting held over the phone

Se confunde a menudo con

Consultation vs appointment

An appointment is just the time slot; a consultation is the actual meeting for advice.

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Notas de uso

Often used in professional contexts (medicine, law, business).

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Errores comunes

Learners often say 'have a consult', which is medical jargon. In standard English, use 'have a consultation'.

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Truco para recordar

To 'consult' is to 'ask'. A consultation is an 'asking meeting'.

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Origen de la palabra

From Latin 'consultatio'.

Patrones gramaticales

consultation with (someone) in consultation with
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Contexto cultural

In many countries, you need a consultation with a GP before you can see a specialist.

Quiz rápido

The doctor is currently in ____ with another patient.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: consultation

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A1

A hospital is a large building where doctors and nurses provide medical care for people who are sick or injured. It contains specialized equipment and rooms for treatments, surgeries, and staying overnight while recovering.

healthy

A2

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Prescription

B2

A formal document or digital order issued by a medical practitioner that authorizes a patient to be provided with a specific medicine or treatment. It can also refer to the medicine itself.

Symptom

B2

A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.

Diagnosis

B2

The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms and signs.

Physician

B2

A person qualified to practice medicine, especially one who specializes in diagnosis and medical treatment rather than surgery.

Chronic

B2

Persisting for a long time or constantly recurring. Usually applied to a medical condition that lasts for three months or more.

Vaccinate

B2

To treat a person or animal with a vaccine to produce immunity against a particular infectious disease or pathogen.

Recover

B2

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength after a period of illness, injury, or setback.

Infectious

B2

Describing a disease or disease-causing organism that is likely to be transmitted to people or organisms through the environment.

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