A patient, Gifty Amoakowaa, has sued Peace and Love Hospital over the installation of CCTV cameras in medical consultation and examination rooms used for physical breast examinations.
Gifty, in an application filed at the Accra High Court, has cited a violation of her fundamental rights, including the right to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality within the doctor-patient relationship.
She has argued that the surveillance in rooms designated for sensitive physical examinations constitutes a breach of her right to privacy and dignity, as enshrined in Articles 15 and 18(2) of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
The applicant also cited psychological trauma, emotional distress, and continuous apprehension due to what she describes as an unjustifiable intrusion into her private medical experiences.
She is therefore is requesting reliefs including:
- A declaration that the use of CCTV in breast examination rooms is unlawful and infringes on her constitutional rights;
- An order for the immediate removal of all CCTV cameras from consulting and examination rooms in all facilities operated by the respondent;
- A directive that the healthcare provider delete and refrain from storing or disseminating any footage related to the applicant;
- General damages for psychological and emotional harm caused by the breach;
- An award of legal costs associated with the application.
The notice highlighted that the application is based on the grounds detailed in the accompanying affidavit, with the applicant reserving the right to request any further orders the court considers just and appropriate.
