The Dead Space Remake’s core story is a thrilling and horrifying ride as you assume the role of Isaac Clarke, an engineer attempting to escape the USG Ishimura – which has been overrun by the undead. Though there are plenty of action-packed and Necromorph-killing moments during the main story, there are also some side-quests available. Premeditated Malpractice is one such side quest, which you will be able to take on towards the climax of Chapter 5.
Premeditated Malpractice is a five-part mission, one which you can choose to take on upon acquiring the tissue sample upon defeating the Hunter within the Cryogenics Lab. Once you have completed the first three objectives, you will then be tasked with finding the report on the bridge. Though it may appear as though you will have to hunt for a peculiar item, finding the report is surprisingly simple.
Updated by Nathan Round on 19th October 2023: With the Dead Space Remake being made available on Xbox Game Pass on 26th October, we have updated this guide with a video that provides more information on the October Game Pass update – along with introducing more relevant links to other Dead Space Remake guides.
Getting To The Bridge
Once you have investigated Ore Storage, head on back to the Elevator To Mining Operations – making use of your Kinesis Module to grab onto the available box and use it to block the lasers within the hallway to it. Once you reach the elevator, take it to Deck A – Preparation.
From here, progress toward the Mining Tram Station. Then head on inside the tram and take it all the way to the Bridge.
Upon arriving at the Bridge, head to the door to the right (Crew Deck to Main Atrium) and follow the corridor all the way to the Main Atrium Bridge. This is the area in which the report is located.
Finding The Report On The Bridge
To find the report, you will need to search the Main Atrium Bridge – which you will find yourself entering during Chapter 8 during your time fixing the comms array. Once you are at the Main Atrium Bridge, locate the first terminal on the right-hand side of this area.
Interacting with this terminal will trigger a holographic recording of Nicole’s confrontation with Captain Mathius, regarding Dr. Mercer’s treatment of a patient known as Brant Harris. Once the hologram recording has concluded, the objective of finding the report on the bridge will be complete. You will then be able to move on to the fifth and final objective, which tasks you with investigating Hydroponics.