Thread by @rebeccamakkai, Hi, I'm gonna tell you some stuff about Dr. Phil and save [...]

Rebecca Makkai

rebeccamakkai

Hi, I'm gonna tell you some stuff about Dr. Phil and save you a trip to Wikipedia.

1) He is not a medical doctor. He has a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of North Texas.

2) BUT, he is no longer licensed to practice in any state.

3) Why? Well...

In1988, the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists determined that he had hired a former patient, without "proper separation between termination of therapy and the initiation of employment."

4) But wait, there's more.

The patient also made claims of inappropriate contact initiated by Dr. Phil. This was kind of dropped from the case, but it's, you know, -interesting to note.-

5) He was brought up on ethics charges for having an inappropriate non-physical relationship with a patient in 1989...

6) and in 2008 for practicing psychology without a professional license or certification

7) and also for violating doctor-patient confidentiality regarding Britney Spears.

8) He surrendered his Texas license in 2006, and has never held a license to practice psychology in any other state since.

9) Despite not being a medical doctor, he started selling weight loss shakes in 2003. The name of the shakes was "Shape It Up, Woo, Woo!"

10) Because it's illegal to practice psychology without a license (sorry, Lucy from Peanuts) his TV guests have to sign paperwork saying they are only receiving "advice."

11) In other words: He's an entertainer. Maybe even a skilled one! But he's not a doctor. He's not even a licensed psychologist anymore. He's DEFINITELY not an epidemiologist.

12) In conclusion, Lucy from Peanuts is probably a better authority on viruses right now.

Good night.

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