So, Britney Spears was released from the hospital this morning -- so much for 72-hour lockdown -- and was accompanied by a special guest.
Dr. Phil, who is a friend of the Spears family, walked Britney out of Cedars Sinai Medical Center Saturday, via an underground tunnel. Dr. Phil released a statement, giving his take on Britney's condition, after spending some quality time with her. "My meeting with Britney and some family members this morning in her room at Cedars leaves me convinced more than ever that she is in dire need of both medical and psychological intervention," the therapist said. "She was released moments before my arrival and was packing when I entered the room. We visited for about an hour before I walked with her to her car." Britney is back home and was spending time with her dad, Jamie, according to People.com.
So why wasn't Britney held for the 72 hours? "The 5150 [which is what Brit was being held under] legality is very loose," says Dr. Nathan Kuemmerle, a West Hollywood psychiatrist told People. "The 72 hours are not firm. All it requires is an ER psychiatrist to release the patient. ... If Britney isn't suicidal or homicidal, she doesn't need to be hospitalized." Dr. Phil plans to dedicate his show on Monday to Britney's problems, which will air on Wednesday. Way to cash in, Dr. Phil.
