Medical Act 1983: Primary legislation governing medical practice and professional standards in the UK, establishing the framework for medical regulation
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation protecting and empowering people who may lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions about their care and treatment
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation ensuring fair treatment of consumers, particularly relevant for private medical services and agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, particularly important for hold harmless agreements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing the handling and protection of personal medical data
Health and Social Care Act 2012: Framework legislation for healthcare delivery and regulation in England
Care Quality Commission Regulations: Regulatory standards for healthcare providers ensuring quality and safety of care
NHS Standard Contract: Standard terms and conditions for healthcare services provided to or on behalf of the NHS
GMC Guidance: Professional guidelines and standards set by the General Medical Council for medical practitioners
Professional Standards Authority Requirements: Oversight framework for healthcare professional regulators and their standards
Common Law Negligence Principles: Legal principles established through case law defining standards of care and liability in medical practice
Montgomery Principle: Legal precedent from Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] establishing modern standards for informed consent
Liability Limitations: Legal restrictions on excluding liability for death, personal injury caused by negligence, and fraud
Medical Indemnity Requirements: Insurance and indemnity obligations for healthcare providers and practitioners
Clinical Negligence Scheme: Framework for handling clinical negligence claims and risk management in healthcare settings
