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examination, the judge might have reached an
entirely different conclusion – removing the children
from a “perfectly safe home”.
Mr Tom Yeoman
Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon
5. Conclusion
This case serves as a useful reminder of how an expert
can negatively impact a case – not only in drawing erroneous conclusions in their report but also in undermining the discussions between experts that are
specifically requested by the courts to save court time,
narrow the issues in scope and reduce legal costs.
BSc (Hons), MBChB, MSc, MA, FRCS (T&O)
Mr Thomas Yeoman is a Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon working in NHS York Teaching
Hospital. He specialises in Hand and Wrist surgery and is part of the orthopaedic trauma
on-call team at York Hospital. His private practice is focused on treating patients with hand
and wrist conditions. Working privately at Clifton Park Hospital (Ramsay Health Care) in
York and the Nuffield Hospital in York. He undertakes medico-legal work at Clifton Park
Hospital (Ramsay Health Care) in York.
During his training Mr Yeoman spent seven years on a training rotation based in Edinburgh
and the South East Scotland Deanery before undertaking a pre-CCT hand fellowship.
Edinburgh Orthopaedic department is internationally recognised for the quality of its training
and research in the field of orthopaedic trauma surgery.
If you would like a reminder of what is considered best
practice by the courts for discussions between experts,
the next available date for our half-day, virtual Discussions between Experts course is the 23 June, commencing at 9.30am. During this course, experts will
gain a thorough understanding of the court procedure rules governing discussions between experts and
the court’s intention behind these discussions. We will
also provide experts with a comprehensive overview
of what these discussions entail, possible pitfalls and
the implications if best practice is not followed.
During the early years of his training, Mr Yeoman developed a keen interest in hand and wrist
surgery. He was later selected to undertake a prestigious Training Interface Group (TIG) fellowship in hand and wrist surgery. This pre-CCT fellowship was based at the world renowned
Wrightington Upper Limb Unit under renowned Hand and Wrist Surgeons. During the fellowship he worked with plastic surgeons in a busy Hand Trauma Unit at Whiston Hospital
and for Paediatric Hand Surgeons at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. During his time at
Wrightington Upper Limb Unit he trained in all aspects of hand and wrist surgery including
hand and wrist trauma, management of osteoarthritis and inflammatory arthritis including
joint replacement (Total Wrist and 1st CMCJ replacements) and fusion techniques, management of tendon injury and disorders, management of Dupuytrens contracture and the management of peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes affecting the upper limb.
Mr Yeoman currently works a dedicated Hand and Wrist Specialist who specialises in the
treatment of all common hand and wrist conditions including carpal tunnel syndrome and
other peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes affecting the upper limbs, Dupuytren's disease,
arthritis to the hand and wrist, hand and wrist sports injuries, tendon and ligament injuries
and fractures to the hand and wrist. He has also developed surgical skills in microsurgery and
wrist arthroscopy.
For more information about this course or to book
your place, please contact a member of the Bond
Solon team on 020 7549 2549
or expertwitness@bondsolon.com.
Contact: Diane Robson Tel: Secretary: Diane Robson 07719 396 524
Email: dianerobson.orthosec@gmail.com Web: www.yorkhandsurgeon.co.uk
Address: Clifton Park Hospital, YorkNuffield Hospital, York
If you require an expert call the Expert Witness
free telephone searchline on 0161 834 0017
Mr. Vittal Rao
Consultant Surgeon
Dr Kailash Krishnan
MBBS, MS, FRCS (Ed & Glasg), MD FRCS (Gen Surg)
Consultant in Stroke Medicine
Mr Vittal Rao is a Consultant Laparoscopic and Upper
and Hon Asst Professor
GI & Bariatric Surgeon based at the University Hospital
of North Midlands NHS Trust. He completed his surgical
MBBS, FRCP, FESO, PhD (Stroke Medicine)
training in Yorkshire and research degree in Hull
Dr Krishnan is triple accredited in General Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Stroke
Vittal performs the whole range of advanced laparoscopic,
Medicine with expertise in Geriatrics and Stroke Medicine. He completed by PhD in
upper GI and bariatric procedures. His main fields of work
Stroke at the University of Nottingham and has been a full-time Consultant since
include weight loss surgery and laparoscopic (key hole)
2016.
surgery for hernias and gall stones. With a special
interest in endobariatric procedures and academia.
He is involved in the management of patients in stroke and transient ischaemic
attack (TIA) across the whole patient pathway including diagnosis, investigation, acute
Expert witness service includes medical negligence
treatment, rehabilitation, secondary prevention and long-term complications.
and injury claims pertaining to abdominal wall injuries.
Dr Krishnan is co-lead of the Mechanical Thrombectomy service at Queen's
He has undertaken extensive expert witness training
Medical Centre Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and now involved in
and holds the Cardiff Bond Solon Expert witness certificate.
roll-out and implementation of AI regionally. Dr Krishnan is also co-lead the PFO
Areas of interest include:
closure for cryptogenic stroke at Nottingham which is now a regional service.
Weight loss surgery
Dr Krishnan is a group chair for developing national guidelines for stroke and part
Laparoscopic surgery including ventral, incisional and
of an international consortium which developed guidelines for HRT in stroke,
groin hernias and gall bladder surgery
thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy for pregnancy and peuperium for the
Gall stones
European Stroke Organisation.
Abdominal pain
Reflux disease
Dr Krishnan is now a chief investigator of a multicentre, randomised controlled trial
Gastroscopy for diagnosis
in acute intracerebral haemorrhage (awarded by the NIHR RfPB) and principal/site
Umbilical hernia
investigator for eight other clinical trials. He has published widely in national and
Paraumbilical hernia,
international journals (including the Lancet) and regularly peer-review publications
Inguinal hernia,
submitted to various journals. He is an invited and elected member of various
Femoral hernia,
national and international committees.
Hiatus hernia,
Contact: Kailash Krishnan
Laparoscopic hernia repair,
Tel: 0115 924 9924 - Mobile: 07771 542 937
Gastro oesophageal reflux disease
Email: kailashkrishnan@doctors.org.uk
Contact Name: Mr Vittal Rao - Tel: 07719 495 560
Address: Lincoln Lodge, Bridegate Lane, Hickling Pastures,
Email: rraovsr@gmail.com - Alternate Email: vittal.rao@uhnm.nhs.uk
Melton Mowbray, LE14 3QA
Website: https://infinitysurgery.co.uk
Area of work: Nottingham and nationwide
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