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Psychology Board Investigates Dr. Phil
Psychology Board Investigates Dr. Phil
TMZ.com : 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... Read more >
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Dr. Phil investigated by psychology board
The Superficial - Because You're Ugly — Dr. Phil is the target of a complaint filed with the California Board of Psychology. When Dr. Phil attempted to counsel Britney he was technically practicing without a license which is a felony, according to TMZ: ...

Dr. Phil in trouble over his visit with Britney
Oh No They Didn't! — ... 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. source **And this post is real

Uh-Oh Dr. Phil
BricksAndStonesGossip.com — ... Dr. Phil has never been licensed to practice in California, and he retired his Texas license in 2006. 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 psychologist who files the complaint is also circulating a petition to have Dr. Phil removed from the air. Source

Dr. Phil Show Goes Off The Air?
Gabby Babble — ... visit to Britney Spears when she was hospitalized was only the beginning. He is now being sued by another psychologist who claims that the TV doctor was illegally practicing Psychology without a license when he paid a visit to Britney Spears. The psychologist has also started a petition to remove the "Dr. Phil" show from the air. I guess he deserves it. He was trying to cash on Britney's condition and he should pay for that! Source

Dr. Phil in trouble for practicing psychology without a license?
Celebrity Gossip - Hollywood News and RumorsTMZ is reporting that Dr. Phil may be in trouble for practicing medicine without a license. According to a souce, the psychologist who filed the complaint says that Dr. Phil was trying to practice medicine when he made a visit to Britney Spears after she had her breakdown. It’s being reported that Dr. Phil has never been licensed to practice in California. Dr. Phil’s head honchos are now backpeddling saying that Dr. Phil never intended to try to get Britney on the show and there were ...

Dr. Phil Gets Sued Over Britney Spears
Gone Hollywood — Dr. Phil, Sell Crazy Somewhere Else, We’re All Stocked Up Here! A complaint has been filed 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. [see court documents] TMZ reports, We’ve learned the person who filed the complaint is a psychologist. Dr. Phil has never been licensed to ...

Dr Phil is the target of a complai...
UseMyComputer Atom v1.0 syndication feed — ... Dr. Phil has never been licensed to practice in California, and he retired his Texas license in 2006. 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. ...

Dr. Phil to be Investigated by Psychology Board?
Hot Momma Celebrity Gossip Blog — ... A complaint against Dr. Phil McGraw has been reportedly filed with the California Board of Psychology, alleging the TV doc was illegally practicing without a license when he paid a visit to Britney Spears.  TMZ has obtained a copy of the ...

Dr. Phil Investigated by Psychology Board
HollywoodGrind : Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors celebrity scandals Hollywood gossip blog — ... Dr. Phil works in a profession with a lot of people who are jealous of his success, and now those people are going to try to take big Phil down. TMZ reports: ...

Dr. Phil’s Show Be Be Removed Because OF Britney Spears?
Anything Hollywood - Celebrity Gossip, Pictures and News — ... Dr. Phil to be removed from his TV show!?! TMZ has obtained a copy of a complaint against Dr. Phil McGraw 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. ...

Dr. Phil May Not Be in Deep Dookie
poponthepop.com — Yesterday it was reported that a complaint was filed against Dr. Phil for practicing psychology during his hospital visit to Brit Brit without a California license. Dr. Phil retired his Texas license in ‘06 and doesn’t have a Cali license, allegedly. However, the complaint may just be lots of hype. Though the California Board of Psychology is compelled to investigate all complaints, this one might not have much ground. According to state regulators, McGraw would have had to practice psychology in the legal sense , which is clearly defined in Section 2903 of the California ...

It's Gettin' Serious For Dr. Phil
Crabbie's Hollywood — ... Second, and more seriously...Dr. Phil is currently being investigated by the California Board of Psychology after a complaint was filed against him alleging he was operating without a license when he barged in on Britney in her hospital room. Phil apparently never got a license to practice in California and hasn't had one in his native Texas since 2006. Furthermore, the complaint alleges Phil broke the law when he discussed Britney's issues with the media (can you technically violate confidentiality laws when someone isn't really your patient and you don't have a license in ...

Dr. Phil keeps ticking people off, under investigation for being fraud.
Celebrity Rumors — ... TMZ says, 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. ...

Oprah is about to fire Dr. Phil over Britney debacle
Cele|bitchy — ... People notes that Dr. Phil says he would do it again and that he visited Britney as a “friend… of the family” because he’s not even licensed to practice psychology in California. A psychologist in California has lodged a complaint with the California Board of Psychology saying that Dr. Phil was practicing without a license by visiting Britney in the hospital. Dr. Phil’s Texas license expired in 2006 and has not been renewed. He’s also said to be ...

Dr. Phil: Shucks, I’m Sorry
Queen Of Snark — ... That people who watch such things quickly realized that Dr. Phil doesn’t have a license to practice in California, which is a felony in that State. ...

Dr. Phil Complaint Lawsuit May Not Work After All
Gossip For Everyone — ... Yesterday it was reported that a complaint was filed against Dr. Phil for practicing psychology during his hospital visit to Brit Brit without a California license. Dr. Phil retired his Texas license in '06 and doesn't have a Cali license, allegedly. However, the complaint may just be lots of hype. ...

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