Updated: 10:22 PM EST
Limbaugh's Doctors Can Be Subpoenaed
But Prosecutors in Drug Case Can't See Confidential Records


Prosecutors seized Rush Limbaugh's records after learning that he
received about 2,000 painkillers in six months.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 12) - Prosecutors can subpoena Rush
Limbaugh's doctors as part an investigation into whether the
conservative radio commentator illegally bought painkillers, a judge
ruled Monday.

Judge David F. Crow ruled that Florida laws do not prevent doctors from
talking with prosecutors if the discussion is relevant to the
prosecution of a crime.

The decision gave prosecutors permission to subpoena doctors and their
staff, but it also protected confidential material in Limbaugh's
medical records. The judge noted that Florida law prohibits the
discussion of a patient's medical condition and information disclosed
by a patient during treatment.

Prosecutors and an attorney for Limbaugh both said they benefited from
the ruling.

"The court allowed us to proceed, within the constraints of present
law," said Mike Edmondson, a spokesman for the state attorney in Palm
Beach County.

Roy Black, Rush Limbaugh's attorney, said in a statement that the
decision upheld "our argument that the state cannot breach
doctor-patient confidentiality just because it has obtained some
medical records," Black said.

Prosecutors seized Limbaugh's records after learning that he received
about 2,000 painkillers, prescribed by four doctors in six months, at a
pharmacy near his Palm Beach mansion. They contend that Limbaugh
engaged in "doctor shopping" by illegally deceiving multiple doctors to
receive overlapping prescriptions.

Limbaugh has not been charged with any crime and maintains his
innocence. He has acknowledged he became addicted to pain medication,
blaming it on severe back pain, and took a five-week leave from his
radio show to enter a rehabilitation program in 2003.


12/12/05 21:42 EST


Copyright 2005 The Associated Press.

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Updated: 10:22 PM EST
Limbaugh's Doctors Can Be Subpoenaed
But Prosecutors in Drug Case Can't See Confidential Records

Prosecutors seized Rush Limbaugh's records after learning that he
received about 2,000 painkillers in six months.


WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 12) - Prosecutors can subpoena Rush
Limbaugh's doctors as part an investigation into whether the
conservative radio commentator illegally bought painkillers, a judge
ruled Monday.


Judge David F. Crow ruled that Florida laws do not prevent doctors from
talking with prosecutors if the discussion is relevant to the
prosecution of a crime.


The decision gave prosecutors permission to subpoena doctors and their
staff, but it also protected confidential material in Limbaugh's
medical records. The judge noted that Florida law prohibits the
discussion of a patient's medical condition and information disclosed
by a patient during treatment.


Prosecutors and an attorney for Limbaugh both said they benefited from
the ruling.


"The court allowed us to proceed, within the constraints of present
law," said Mike Edmondson, a spokesman for the state attorney in Palm
Beach County.


Roy Black, Rush Limbaugh's attorney, said in a statement that the
decision upheld "our argument that the state cannot breach
doctor-patient confidentiality just because it has obtained some
medical records," Black said.


Prosecutors seized Limbaugh's records after learning that he received
about 2,000 painkillers, prescribed by four doctors in six months, at a
pharmacy near his Palm Beach mansion. They contend that Limbaugh
engaged in "doctor shopping" by illegally deceiving multiple doctors to
receive overlapping prescriptions.


Limbaugh has not been charged with any crime and maintains his
innocence. He has acknowledged he became addicted to pain medication,
blaming it on severe back pain, and took a five-week leave from his
radio show to enter a rehabilitation program in 2003.


12/12/05 21:42 EST


Copyright 2005 The Associated Press.



I don't listen to Rush. Does he still put down drug addicts, or does he
identify with them now?

I think he's become more sympathetic toward drug addicts, but his butt
might not be out of a jam...yet.

In article ,
says...

Well, his butt is big enough. Perhaps he'll end up sharing a cell with
Rove, Cheney, and Fritz.

Fritz could then diagnose Rush's anal cyst in person. Won't require any
videotaping.

Rove could change his name from Karl to Carly.

Cheney could "go **** himself."

jps

Limbaugh is Americanese for limburger?