Dr. Phil McGraw came under intense scrutiny in January 2008 after he had a meeting with Britney Star at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles. He also made a statement regarding their encounter. After acting, the pop star was placed in care. “hysterically”In front of her sons, and as Dr. Phil explained, on His blogHe paid her a visit “at the request of her parents.”He spoke shortly thereafter to Entertainment Tonight (via). People), “She needs to be in treatment, she needs to be in in-patient care for a period of time.”Dr. Phil also added (via ABC) that it was “dire”Spears gets “both medical and psychological intervention.”
Backlash was quick, with a spokesperson from the Spears family speaking out TODAYHe “betrayed”They trust you. “What’s wrong with Dr. Phil’s statement is that he made a statement.”McGraw said eventually, “Personal”. ABCAlthough he said that he didn’t regret the trip, he did admit to having some reservations. “had it to do over again, I probably wouldn’t make any statement at all.”He also made the following announcements: ReutersHe explained that he had cancelled the Spears episode. However, his explanation did not stop the public from examining his medical credentials. As MTVReports state that a California Board of Psychology complaint was filed against McGraw alleging that he violated the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, by violating the confidentiality of doctor-patients and practicing without a license. But, McGraw assured viewers that he was not violating the Health Insurance Portability Act. His blogThat he “didn’t go there to counsel her. I went there as a friend and ally of this family.”