An independent review looking at the possibility of links between the covid vaccine and cardiac complications in Bailiwick patients won’t be released.

Express has asked to see the report, which has been linked to the sacking of former consultant cardiologist Dr Dean Patterson.

A spokesperson for Health and Social Care has said the review “is not intended for publication, as it contains medical information relating to individual cases”. Express has requested a redacted version be published.

The independent review was referenced in a media statement released by the Medical Specialist Group yesterday in which it explained that Dr Patterson is no longer a Partner.

Dr Patterson was an outspoken critic of the island’s response to the covid pandemic and has previously raised concerns about the safety of the covid vaccination programme.

Pictured: Dr Patterson has, in the past, raised concerns about the covid vaccination programme. 

In yesterday’s media release, the MSG said a review had been commissioned by the States to look into possible links between the vaccine and cardiac conditions observed by Dr Patterson in his patients.

The MSG said: “The review found no evidence to support the level of clinical concerns raised by Dr Patterson”.

Guernsey’s Medical Director, Dr Peter Rabey – who is employed by HSC – has since told Express that the review revealed “concerns about aspects of Dr Patterson’s clinical performance”.

Dr Rabey also confirmed he is the person who reported Dr Patterson to the General Medical Council.

The GMC has temporarily suspended Dr Patterson for 12 months while his fitness to practise is investigated. Dr Patterson is appealing that suspension and is believed to be fighting the ongoing proceedings against him.

“I am aware that Dr Dean Patterson is no longer a partner at the MSG,” confirmed Dr Rabey in response to questions posed by Express.

Pictured: Dr Dean Patterson qualified in 1992 and has worked in Guernsey for 20 years but is currently temporarily suspended from practising. He was a Partner at the MSG until last week.

“Dr Patterson has not undertaken any clinical work within the PEH or the MSG since the end of February 2025,” explained Dr Rabey. “We understand this news may be unsettling for patients, and our priority remains ensuring the continued delivery of safe and effective cardiology care for the community. 

“On 20th February 2026, I was informed that the Interim Orders Panel of the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service had suspended Dr Patterson’s medical licence. This suspension means Dr Patterson is not permitted to practise as a doctor in the Bailiwick or the UK. The investigation by the General Medical Council (GMC) is ongoing, and it is important that this process is allowed to run its proper course. 

“We commissioned the Royal College of Physicians to review the medical records of 31 patients who had been identified by Dr Patterson as having, to his mind, a possible link to cardiac complications and the Covid vaccine. During this review, the reviewer also identified concerns about aspects of Dr Patterson’s clinical performance, which they considered significant enough to document. 

“Given the ongoing GMC investigation, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.”

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Pictured: As a consultant cardiologist, Dr Patterson worked across both the PEH and MSG for 20 years.

HSC confirmed that Dr Rabey commissioned the review on behalf of Health and Social Care from the Royal College of Physicians.

HSC said the review was “from the Invited Reviews section of the Royal College of Physicians and the review is the work of the team of experts who worked on the project, led by Dr de Belder”.

Express has asked to see a redacted version of the review and has asked HSC to confirm if the review proved or disproved any links between the covid vaccines and cardiac conditions seen in local patients.

Express has also approached Dr Patterson for comment.