Medical Registration Act: Singapore's primary legislation governing medical registration, ensuring recommended doctors meet qualification requirements and comply with Singapore Medical Council (SMC) regulations
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Singapore's data protection law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including consent requirements and data accuracy obligations in recommendation letters
Defamation Act: Legislative framework ensuring statements in recommendations are truthful and non-defamatory, protecting against potential legal liability for false statements
SMC Ethical Code and Ethical Guidelines: Professional standards and ethical guidelines issued by Singapore Medical Council, ensuring recommendations align with professional conduct requirements and accurate assessments
Employment Act: Singapore's main labor law that may apply when recommendations relate to employment matters, ensuring factual representation of employment history
Specialty College Guidelines: Professional guidelines specific to medical specialties that may affect the content and format of fellowship recommendations
Institution-Specific Policies: Hospital or healthcare institution policies that may govern the format, content, and procedure for issuing recommendation letters
