In Russia, perinatal centers may be required to introduce audio recording in delivery rooms. State Duma deputy Ksenia Goryacheva sent a corresponding proposal to Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova.
I propose to introduce mandatory installation of sound recording equipment and audio recording (analogous to a "black box" in airplanes) in delivery rooms.
The system can record the situation during childbirth. It can serve as a tool to protect the rights of women in labor or medical personnel (doctors, obstetricians) in case of conflict situations.
The data should be stored for a year on a service that is not subordinate to the Ministry of Health of Russia or other medical institutions. If a medical worker is accused of misconduct, the recording will be included in the evidence base for making a fair decision, the deputy summarized.
