Medical Act 1983: Primary legislation governing medical practice regulation in England and Wales, establishing the framework for medical professional standards and registration
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including special provisions for handling medical data and personal health information
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing and handling of personal medical data in the UK
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation governing decision-making and capacity assessment, relevant when considering authority for medical decisions
Access to Health Records Act 1990: Legislation governing rights of access to health records and medical information
Health and Social Care Act 2012: Framework legislation for healthcare organization and delivery in England, including provisions for information sharing
GMC Guidance: Professional regulatory guidelines from the General Medical Council that govern medical practice and professional conduct
NHS Guidelines: National Health Service protocols and standards for medical practice and authorization procedures
BMA Guidelines: British Medical Association professional guidelines and best practices for medical authorization and delegation
Common Law Duty of Confidentiality: Legal principle requiring medical professionals to maintain patient confidentiality and protect sensitive information
Patient Consent Requirements: Legal and ethical requirements for obtaining valid patient consent for medical procedures and information sharing
Medical Negligence Principles: Common law principles governing medical liability and standard of care in medical practice
