Below is a selection of sample reports by Dr Heidemann, organised by area of practice. These examples illustrate the breadth of his clinical and medicolegal expertise across anaesthesia and perioperative medicine. They demonstrate his balanced, objective, and evidence-based approach, with reports contributing to both plaintiff and defence cases—resulting in findings of negligence as well as conclusions of no breach of duty. The samples are drawn from across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, reflecting his familiarity with diverse legal and clinical contexts. They encompass a diverse range of medicolegal work, including reports for pursuers and defenders, support for doctors before GMC Medical Practitioners Tribunal Panels, cases for medical defence organisations, and procurator fiscal fatality investigations. This scope ensures each report provides a thorough and impartial analysis, grounded in current clinical guidelines and standards of care.
Sample Reports from Obstetric Anaesthesia & Maternal Care
- Pain during Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia
- Persistent back pain following lumbar epidural complicated by accidental dural puncture
- Severe hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy in a baby due to delays in performing a Caesarean section
- Failure to recognise severe maternal illness and escalate to senior staff, resulting in neonatal death
Airway Management & Resuscitation
- Negligence during tracheostomy tube exchange resulting in patient death
- Vocal cord palsy secondary to endotracheal intubation
- Failure to provide adequate resuscitation
Regional Anaesthesia & Neurological Injury
- Neurological damage following epidural for post-operative pain relief
- Causation report on adhesive arachnoiditis following spinal anaesthesia
- Peripheral nerve damage due to improper positioning during surgery
General Anaesthesia & Consent Disputes
- Administration of general anaesthetic despite known contraindications
- Fitness for anaesthesia dispute
- Insertion of an intravenous cannula against patient’s wishes in an emergency
Other Sample Reports
- Breach of duty in treating a patient with a fractured hip and deep vein thrombosis
If you require an Expert Witness Report, please contact us.