Dr. Theresa Greene told CNN's "New Day" she is appealing Shapiro's emergency order that granted her ex-husband, Eric Greene, full custody of their daughter.
"I think it's not fair. It's cruel to ask me to choose between my child and the oath I took as a physician," Greene said. "I won't abandon my team at work or the patients who will increasingly look to me to save their lives in the coming weeks, but it's torture."
A Florida doctor lost shared custody of her 4-year-old daughter because of her work on coronavirus.
— New Day (@NewDay) April 13, 2020
“If I was married... [I could] go home to my child,” she says about appealing the decision. “It’s cruel to ask me to choose between my child and the oath I took as a physician.” pic.twitter.com/P0S9nf7MdV
According to Fox News, Theresa Green has tested negative for the coronavirus and continues to follow the American Medical Association's guidance for first responders and front-line physicians during the pandemic, which clearly states that health care professionals can interact and live with their families if they take necessary health precautions.
Meanwhile, Theresa Greene told CNN she has had no problem securing and wearing approved protective gear to perform her duties.
"Yes, it is severe and there is danger, and we're being very careful," she told the network, adding, "We use everything we can. I've actually worn equipment above and beyond to protect myself and my child."
Shapiro remained unconvinced the measures protect the child.
"The Court does not enter this Order lightly but given the pandemic in Florida and the recent increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases, the Court finds in order to insulate and protect the best interests and health of the minor child, this Order must be entered on a temporary basis," he wrote in his ruling.
"It is unconscionable to force Dr. Theresa Greene or any emergency physician to choose between their family and their oath to their patients." - Dr. William Jaquis
— ACEP Members (@ACEPNow) April 13, 2020
Read ACEP's Press Release: https://t.co/VIKkXNPqzJ
ACEP's Position on Visitation: https://t.co/8axEiEeF3A pic.twitter.com/22WiB7PfzO
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