Medical Registration Act: Primary legislation governing medical practitioners' registration and practice in Singapore. Essential for understanding the legal framework within which medical recommendations are made.
Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act: Regulates healthcare institutions and sets standards for medical practice, relevant for contextualizing professional experience and competency assessments.
SMC Ethical Code and Guidelines: Singapore Medical Council's comprehensive guidelines on professional conduct and ethics, crucial for ensuring recommendation letters align with professional standards.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including medical information in recommendation letters.
SMC Good Medical Practice Guidelines: Specific guidelines for medical practice standards, important for evaluating and describing professional competency.
Residency Advisory Committee Standards: Requirements and standards for residency training programs, essential for writing recommendations for medical practitioners.
Medical Documentation Guidelines: SMC and MOH standards for medical documentation, ensuring recommendation letters meet professional documentation requirements.
Employment Act: Relevant when discussing work experience and employment history in recommendation letters.
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Pertinent when addressing safety protocols and professional conduct in medical settings.
Medical Confidentiality Requirements: Guidelines on maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality in professional communications.
