Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act (PHMCA): Primary healthcare legislation governing the licensing and operations of healthcare facilities in Singapore, ensuring standards of medical care and practice
Medical Registration Act: Legislation governing the registration and regulation of medical practitioners in Singapore, ensuring professional standards and qualifications
Healthcare Services Act (HCSA): Updated framework replacing PHMCA, providing broader regulatory scope for healthcare services and enhanced safeguards for patient safety
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation governing the collection, use, disclosure and care of personal data, including medical information and patient records
SMC Guidelines on Medical Records and Medical Confidentiality: Professional guidelines on maintaining and handling patient medical records and ensuring patient confidentiality
SMC Ethical Code and Ethical Guidelines (ECEG): Professional standards and ethical guidelines that medical practitioners must follow in their practice, including documentation and patient care
SMC Guidelines for Medical Reports and Medical Certificates: Specific guidelines on proper format, content, and issuance of medical reports and certificates
MOH Guidelines on Medical Report Writing: Ministry of Health's specific guidelines on format and content requirements for medical reports and recommendations
Clinical Practice Guidelines: Disease-specific guidelines issued by MOH for standardized medical practice and documentation
NHG Patient Rights and Responsibilities: Framework outlining patient rights including access to medical information and involvement in healthcare decisions
Mental Capacity Act: Legislation protecting and empowering individuals who lack mental capacity, relevant for medical recommendations involving such patients
