Dr. Phil hit the airwaves today to defend his hospital visit to Britney Spears -- he just wishes he hadn't blabbed about it to everyone after! 
Check out his semi-apology.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Britney Spears
91. He is a media attention getter.
A doctor who really cared would gone to be a counselor for the person in need (if they wanted it), NOT do a sneak attack and then go straight to the media about it.
He knows that his actions are unethical and in some areas they are against he law.
Doctor/patient confientality, what is that Dr. Phil.
Something you may do unless there are loads of money to be made by selling out your patient?
So, he is NOT sorry for what he did (which was just wrong) he is ONLY sorry that he got caught!
Yeah that just makes me see him such a different light. QUACK!
Posted at 10:08PM on Jan 21st 2008 by Mariah
92. Oh the young. How little you know. How silly you are.
For months you have cried "Help her". Someone does and you pounce like a wild animal.
The whole situation blown out of this world. Yes. And we have all of you to thank for that. Calling names and totally out of control is all you know. GROW UP!!
Posted at 10:47PM on Jan 21st 2008 by A Mother who has been there!
93. he never helps anyone . just throws them off on a hometown doctor
Posted at 10:55PM on Jan 21st 2008 by rachel
94. QUACK.
Quack Quack Quack QUACK!
Posted at 11:42PM on Jan 21st 2008 by daffy
95. Mr. Phil McGraw needs to have his show cancelled. He and his mentor, Oprah Winfrey, have both jumped the shark and I hope their fans wake up to what frauds they are and stop supporting them. Do not watch their shows, buy their books, magazines or anything else they have to peddle.
Robyn Mc Graw, his Stepford wife, looks like a fool appearing on his show. I read she has to go there to make sure he doesn't molest any female staff as he was alleged to have done in Texas.
The D.A. should prosecute him to the max. and I hope all the legitimate psychologists pursure their requests for disciplinary measures for Phil McGraw, SOS (Snake Oil Salesman). He has made millions victimizing the public and the IRS should also investigate the McGraws.
Posted at 11:43PM on Jan 21st 2008 by Nurse Ratched
96. From someone who thought highly of Dr. Phil, yet totally was deeply disappointed by how he handled the Britney Spears situation, he has shown himself to be a true professional as well as decent human being by admitting that "how" he handled the situation was not right. I do believe that his intentions were ultimately honorable. He did want to help. It would have been better had he done it in a private way. He knows that, admitted that...and I hope at some point he can still help Britney...privately...at least to persuade her that she needs help. Not all of us are waiting for her demise. As a mother, it grieves me that any "child" or family should have to live this! I pray that someone can reach her, because she is worth reaching.
Posted at 11:49PM on Jan 21st 2008 by KT
97. Phil Mc Graw is really insulting Cedars! He is trying to worm his way out of this by saying he was going to refer Britney to someone who could help her. Wouldn't that be up to the doctor(s) at Cedars who treated and evaluated her??? They deemed her fit to be released and would make any necessary referrals as part of a discharge plan, would they not. McGraw is waaay out of line imo.
Posted at 11:54PM on Jan 21st 2008 by Nurse Ratched
98. I firmly believe Dr.Phil is a coward. His ego rules above all. He wanted a celeb for his show and thought her meltdown was a good opportunity to get a celeb and he had no thought or care for her. Brit had doctors and he had no business being there. She was where she needed to be and he stuck his nose in for his show and his show only. Down with Dr.Phil! jmo
Posted at 8:01AM on Jan 22nd 2008 by mack
99. well I have literally seen him destroy people up close on his shows taping and as the person falls apart by a well orchestrated mental ambush by he and his staff as a means of disarming them. then he moves in to destroy them not in the name of therapy but in the name of entertainment...and ratings..the general public is allowed to think this phd who isnt licienced in california and quite possibly hasnt kept up his texas one is a real professional...I wonder what a study show of former guests and the incidence of major depressive episodes he has caused as well as suicidal idealization..well he isnt a professional people!....most dont know he had complaints against him for inapproriate contact with a former patient under 21...rather than have his practice monitored for a year as a result he chose to go into the jury selection process...because he loves a blood sport....he destroys people for his own sick pleasure ,..the guest on his show think he is a professional and are in no way prepared for his unprofessional tatics...he is informed by staff of the guests weaknesses any fears or mental unstableness or phobias... and he goes straight for them...if they have been abused watched how he invades their personal space getting into much to close raising his voice..intimadating them by his big size etc,... no true professional would do that..This giving him the advantage of the mental ambush and feeding his ego...he calls guest names as he lifts a index cards to his mouth so no one can see and makes sure they have cut his mic off....the guests as they fall apart are then rushed to a waiting car for the airport before the audience can grasp what he has really done...he doesnt meet with guest before hand or audience ...I hope true good professionals make sure he is punished by law...because he and his show set up a dangerous concept of no ethics and absolute wrong professional behavior and treatment methods...it is so dangerous to anyone who hasnt done their homework on who he really is or how true mental health workers are schooled to act in order to treat fractured minds and hearts
Posted at 8:19AM on Jan 22nd 2008 by cat
100. For all of you people who are saying "Well, at least he tried to do something", remember the old adage: "the road to hell is paved with good intentions".
On his website "Dr." Phil says that he went to see Britney as a friend -- sorry but that still does not make what he did ok.
Whether he went to help her in a professional capacity or as a friend, to talk about it afterwards and in such a public manner is reprehensible!
The media and paparazzi are enabling Britney's problems and the last thing she needs is more negative publicity -- Dr. Phil, as a friend (or professional) should have realized that.
Frankly I don't know what to make of Dr. Phil any more... he starts his show with jokes, regardless of how serious the topic is and his remedy is more often than not sending the people away for professional treatment in some high priced, exclusive clinic/treatment center. What about those out there who really need help but don't have the resources available? What if they don't want to buy his books? What if they're actually looking for help but are getting simplified, gratuitous entertainment?
Perhaps Dr. Phil did have good intentions... in the beginning, but heat some point the show became more important than the people who need help. "You can't change what you don't acknowledge". You're a celebrity, not a doctor. You've managed to coin a number of good catch phrases but you are irresponsible with your own behaviour, sadly to the detriment of Britney.
Dr. Phil has turned into a caricature of himself, not to mention a victim of his own celebrity.
Posted at 9:25AM on Jan 22nd 2008 by keybored
101. DOES ANYONE REALLY THINK BRITNEY'S FAMILY IS MORE CREDIBLE THAN DR. PHIL?!?! HE'S NOT THE GREATEST, BUT GET REAL!
THEY CALLED HIM!
HE WAS PHOTOGRAPHED IN THE PARKING LOT. HE DIDN'T HAVE A PRESS CONFERENCE.
Posted at 2:56PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by JustSayin
102. Dr. Phil says he was there to "help" Britney as a friend. I didn't know they were personal friends. I agree with most of the sentiments I have read. It would have been wiser for Dr. Phil to immediately admit that he had a serious lapse of judgement, rather than try to defend his inexcusable actions. I stronly believe he was there to promote his show and not for atruisic resons. I also agree that he routiney ambushes, verbally abuses and psychologically harms some of his guests. He sets them up then zeros in for the klll. He has a very arrogant and condescening manner, and repeatedly holds himself, and his family, as paragones of viture, the all-american family and the only family in th U.S. who is not dysfunctional -- almost like the fictional Ozzie an Harriet show.
I do, however, disagree with he nasty comments about his wife Robin. She appears to be a very good and well-intendd person. She strikes me as a very decent, genuine and kind-hearted person. Leave her alone you mean-spirited bloggers. Afterall, we are talking about Dr. Phil's actions and not hers (p.s. don't dog on his goldfish either).
Posted at 3:56PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Frank Martinz
103. how can a gazillion people including dr phil be wrong? Ah, the eloquent behaviors of denial & the proudly schitzophrenic, ya'll
104. Dr. Phil looks like the worlds ugliest PENNIS!!!!
Posted at 10:48PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Noelle
105. YOU F*** UP PHIL! OPRAH FIRED YOUR A** ANYWAY! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! YOUR MIDGET WIFE NEED TO TALK ABOUT YOUR MOUTH< NO BIG A** MOUTH!
Posted at 1:24PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by d
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