Medical Act 1983: Primary legislation governing medical practice in the UK, establishing the General Medical Council and setting framework for medical professional regulation
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, crucial for handling patient information and medical records
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit regulation ensuring protection of personal data, particularly relevant for handling sensitive medical information
Access to Health Records Act 1990: Legislation governing rights of access to health records, particularly relevant for deceased patients
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Framework for making decisions on behalf of people who lack capacity to make them themselves
GMC Guidelines: Professional guidelines issued by the General Medical Council governing medical practice and professional conduct
NHS Guidelines: National Health Service protocols and standards for healthcare delivery and documentation
BMA Guidelines: British Medical Association's professional guidance for doctors and medical practices
Health and Social Care Act 2012: Legislation reorganizing the NHS and healthcare delivery in England, including regulatory framework
Care Quality Commission Regulations: Standards and requirements set by the CQC for healthcare providers and facilities
Caldicott Principles: Guidelines for handling patient-identifiable information in the healthcare sector
Employment Rights Act 1996: Framework for employment rights, relevant if the permission letter relates to employment matters
Working Time Regulations 1998: Rules governing working hours and conditions, particularly relevant for medical professionals
Good Medical Practice Guidelines: GMC's core guidance on the standards expected of all doctors registered to practice in the UK
MDU Guidance: Medical Defence Union's professional guidance on medical practice and risk management
MPS Guidelines: Medical Protection Society's professional standards and risk management guidance for healthcare professionals
