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The University of Ottawa Health Services is saying little about the case of a family doctor accused of surreptitiously videotaping a young woman during a medical exam.

“In the wake of very serious charges filed against one of our family physicians, we are taking all

measures to fulfill our professional and legal obligations while ensuring that our patients, staff and

providers are supported at this difficult time and that the public is appropriately informed,” according to an unattributed statement it issued Friday afternoon.

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“Most importantly, we wish to express on behalf of all staff and providers at UOHS, our heartfelt concern and support for the patient directly involved.”

The statement came a day after police announced they had laid charges of sexual assault and voyeurism against Dr. Vincent Nadon, 56, of Chelsea.

UOHS didn’t address questions posed by this newspaper, including whether it has informed Nadon’s former patients of the charges, whether it has launched its own investigation of the doctor and what reassurance it can offer that patients are safe from being videotaped.