Celebrity Justice
Psychology Board Investigates Dr. Phil

TMZ has obtained a copy of a complaint against Dr. Phil which was lodged with the California Board of Psychology, alleging the TV doc was illegally practicing without a license when he paid a visit to one Britney Spears.

We've learned the person who filed the complaint is a psychologist. Dr. Phil has never been licensed to practice in California, and he retired his Texas license in 2006.

The shrink believes when Dr. Phil visited Brit in the hospital earlier this month, he was practicing psychology. A "Dr. Phil" honcho told TMZ the visit was never meant to lure Britney onto the TV show -- and that there were never plans to put her on the air.

A Psychology Board rep told TMZ if the Board finds the complaint credible, it would be referred to the D.A. for review. Practicing without a license is a felony in California.

The psychologist who filed the complaint also alleges Dr. Phil violated HIPAA laws by "discussing or divulging a patient's medical condition ... with the media," in reference to a press release issued by Dr. Phil.

The complaint also says, "A petition is being circulated to remove the "Dr. Phil" show from the air." We're told the shrink is trying to get other psychologists to sign.

As for the Dr. Phil show's response -- no immediate comment.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV

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46. If Dr. Phil loses his show . . . where is Robin going to get the money to "blow up" her lips and new false teeth?

They are such phoney people and always talking about their wonderful sons which were idiots in school with lousy grades.
Oh well....enough of that.

Hey #8, Lance....do you like the word "like" dummy.

Posted at 4:19PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Rosey

47. i think Britney should sue Dr. Phil and the network he works for. he's a big phoney. someone should have to pay!!

Posted at 4:19PM on Jan 16th 2008 by m

48. What was that sound I just heard? Sounded like something hitting the fan.

Posted at 4:19PM on Jan 16th 2008 by misanthrope

49. HA, it is so funny, phil was a washed up want to be actor a decade ago (remeber dr. dolittle 1 the vet who took the dogs temp), i new he was a fake to begin with, telling people that kids to grow and and move out at 18 and to get a job and support themselves, when his college age son was living in a downtown dallas apartment that was almost 3,000 a month, and he was working for his father(phil).Now everyone knows the truth, phil is just a fake who needs big reality check

Posted at 4:20PM on Jan 16th 2008 by JESSE

50. Nothing but the best to you , Dr quack , hope his ass goes to jail , what a laugh that would be

Posted at 4:20PM on Jan 16th 2008 by craphound

51. THIS DR PHIL IS ONLY DOING THIS CRAP FOR ATTENTION .........

REMEMBER IN HOLLYWOOD YOU'VE TO MAKE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

TO AFFORD IT ...............I KNOW I BEEN THERE ............


#8............DR DREW DIDN'T YELL AT THE DUDE WHO WORKS FOR E.T.

DR DREW IS BUSY WITHOUT BRITTANY ..........AT LEAST HE'S A

REAL DOCTOR .................

I SEEN IT , THERE WAS NO HOLLERING ..........YOU LIE.................

Posted at 4:20PM on Jan 16th 2008 by DR PHIL HAS TO MAKE MILLIONS TO PAY FOR THAT MANSION HE LIVES IN ........$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

52. Wonder why he retired his Texas license?

Posted at 4:21PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Meowch

53. The fact that he went to see her didn't bother me, the fact that he put it all on his website and planned to make a show of it bothered me. To exploit someone who has mental problems is wrong, patients need to trust their doctors, and if the doctors are off talking about the visit and the show, there is no trust.

Posted at 4:21PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Adrienne

54. ******************** BLAME OPRAH !!!!!! ***************

TYPICAL................. ANYONE SHE GRACES WITH HER SEAL OF "o" PPROVAL THINKS THEY CAN DO ANYTHING THEY DAMN WELL PLEASE !!!

WELL, GUESS WHAT, PHILLY BOY .......... YOU'RE BUSTED !!!!!!! THE JIG IS UP, QUACK !!!!!

HOW'S THAT WORKIN' FOR YA ??????

Posted at 4:21PM on Jan 16th 2008 by noitall

55. Here, Doc, you dropped your sign.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff128/lajimi/loservillerv6.jpg

Posted at 4:22PM on Jan 16th 2008 by superfly

56. "And it was reported everywhere that he DID speak to her. Where have you been?"

It wasnt reported WHAT was said to her so it could have been a hello and if her dad didnt stop him from coming into the room then whos at fault here? I doubt very seriously that Dr. Phil said hey I think I will go to the hospital and stick my nose in it..HEY LETS SEE IF WE CAN BOOK HER FOR MONDAY!!! FURTHERMORE .. more HIPPA laws were broken by the hospital staff who were leaking the information as to how she was acting, Screaming, pulling her IV, etc, than he did. They completly violated her rghts as a patient and THOSE people and THAT hospital should be held liable.




Posted at 4:23PM on Jan 16th 2008 by whatever

57. LMAO! perfect #61!!! HOW'S THAT WORKING FOR YA PHIL????

Posted at 4:23PM on Jan 16th 2008 by amy

58. So, where do I sign this petition? I'd love to see that big bag of hot air off the air. And lock him away for not being licensed to practice. And fine him a huge amount of money for violating the HIPPA agreement. That would be wonderful!

Posted at 4:24PM on Jan 16th 2008 by sheesh

59. "Dr." Phil is another scammer from Arkansas - like the Clintons and Huckabee. But then again, Hollywood welcomed his schtick with open arms. He crossed the line this time. He should be off the air. The guy obviously is reckless.

Posted at 4:24PM on Jan 16th 2008 by Down with Dr. Phil

60.
This is bad. This woman needs medical attention IMMEDIATELY. Can someone get her away from him? Her parents need to get a court order to have her committed against her will. She is a danger to herself. If she survives this, and she gets the help she needs to become sane, the sane version will not be able to cope with her actions and how she lost her kids.
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I was just reviewing some CA law, and came across the following info...
5200. Any person alleged, as a result of mental disorder, to be a
danger to others, or to himself, or to be gravely disabled, may be
given an evaluation of his condition under a superior court order
pursuant to this article.
5201. Any individual may apply to the person or agency designated
by the county for a petition alleging that there is in the county a
person who is, as a result of mental disorder a danger to others, or
to himself, or is gravely disabled, and requesting that an evaluation
of the person's condition be made.
5205. The petition shall be in substantially the following form:


In the Superior Court of the State of California
for the County of ____________

__________________________________________

The People of the State of California No. ________

Concerning Petition for

__________________________________ and Evaluation
______________________________________
Respondents
__________________________________________

__________, residing at ________ (tel. ______), being duly
sworn, alleges: That there is now in the county, in the City
or Town of ____, a person named _____, who resides at ______,
and who is, as a result of mental disorder:
(1) A danger to others.
(2) A danger to himself or herself.
(3) Gravely disabled as defined in subdivision (h) of
Section 5008 of the Welfare and Institutions Code (Strike
out all inapplicable classifications).
That the person is ______ years of age; that __ the
person is ____ (sex); and that __ the person is ____
(single, married, widowed, or divorced); and that ____
occupation is ____.
That the facts upon which the allegations of the petition
are based are as follows: That __ the person, at ____
in the county, on the ____ day of ____, 20__, ___________
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
That petitioner's interest in the case is _______________
____________________________________________________________
That the person responsible for the care, support, and
maintenance of the person, and their relationship to the
person are, so far as known to the petitioner, as follows:
(Give names, addresses, and relationship of persons named as
respondents)
Wherefore, petitioner prays that evaluation be made to
determine the condition of __________, alleged, as a result
of mental disorder, to be a danger to others, or to himself
or herself, or to be gravely disabled.
________________________________
Petitioner

Subscribed and sworn to before me this ____ day of ______
20__.
_____________________, Clerk of
the Court
By ________________________ Deputy

h) (1) For purposes of Article 1 (commencing with Section 5150),
Article 2 (commencing with Section 5200), and Article 4 (commencing
with Section 5250) of Chapter 2, and for the purposes of Chapter 3
(commencing with Section 5350), "gravely disabled" means either of
the following:
(A) A condition in which a person, as a result of a mental
disorder, is unable to provide for his or her basic personal needs
for food, clothing, or shelter.

Betcha this is why Britney isn't driving much anymore.

Posted at 4:24PM on Jan 16th 2008 by More amazed every day

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