By Justin Flynn
A former patient is considering legal action against an Ocean Grove GP over incidents spanning several years, according to a law firm.
Adviceline Injury Lawyers confirmed it was investigating a client’s legal options against Dr Shafiul Milky as police this week confirmed they were investigating new sex-assault allegations against an Ocean Grove GP.
The Geelong Indy reported in July that an Ocean Grove GP was under police investigation for two alleged sexual assaults.
The most-recent of the alleged assaults dated back to February but the fresh allegations spanned a seven-year time frame, police said this week.
Police have yet to confirm the name of the GP under investigation.
The Medical Board of Australia and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) investigated misconduct allegations against Dr Milky 2015.
The investigation led to AHRPA restricting him from contact with female patients in March this year.
The alleged incidents involving Adviceline’s client “yet again” could have been avoided, said the firm’s Bree Knoester.
“It is disappointing that we continue to have doctors investigated for inappropriate practices and permitted to continue practising without restriction, with the result being that more patients are (allegedly) put at risk,” Ms Knoester said.
She encouraged other former patients of Dr Milky to come forward.
Adviceline said its client was a former Ocean Grove resident who had moved interstate after the alleged incidents involving Dr Milky.
Peninsula Family Medical Practice told the Voice Dr Milky was no longer practising at the clinic. The Indy was unable to contact him for comment.
Dr Milky’s registration is due to expire on 30 September.
