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New Glasgow doctor accused of washroom voyeurism allowed to resume practice

A family doctor who was accused of secretly recording an explicit video of a woman using the washroom at the clinic where he worked is allowed to practise medicine again.

Dr. Rafid Al-Nassar must have a chaperone present when examining patients

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia has placed two restrictions on Dr. Rafid Al-Nassar for when he practises medicine. (Elizabeth Chiu/CBC)

A family doctor in Nova Scotia, who wasaccused of secretly recording an explicit video of a woman using the washroom at the clinic where he worked, is allowed to practise medicine again.

Dr.RafidAl-Nassarwas arrested in November at theWestsideMedical Clinic in New Glasgow and charged with voyeurism. It's alleged he "surreptitiously" recorded the woman in the staff washroom and captured images of her genital and anal area in March, according to a court document.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia suspendedAl-Nassar's licence following his arrest.

Restrictions

On Friday, the collegeannounced itlifted thesuspension, with somerestrictions in place:

  • Al-Nassaris required to have a chaperone present for all patient encounters, except those that occur in the operating room.
  • A sign about the chaperone requirement mustto be placed in all waiting rooms and examination rooms where patients are seen.

The college's spokespersonwas not available for comment Friday.

Under the terms of Al-Nassar's release from police custody, he must follow a series of conditionsincludingstaying away from telecommunications devices and notifying police of any changes in address or employment.

He is due back in court March 5.

It isn't known if Al-Nassarhas resumed practisingin New Glasgow or anywhere else in the province.

He received his Nova Scotia medical licence in November2011.