UK GDPR: UK General Data Protection Regulation governing the processing and handling of personal data, particularly sensitive medical information
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including specific provisions for health data
Access to Health Records Act 1990: Legislation governing access to health records of deceased patients and related medical information
Health and Social Care Act 2012: Primary legislation organizing healthcare delivery in England, including information governance requirements
Medical Act 1983: Core legislation governing medical practice and professional standards in the UK
National Health Service Act 2006: Fundamental legislation establishing NHS functions and responsibilities
GMC Confidentiality Guidance: Professional guidelines from the General Medical Council on handling confidential medical information
NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice: Specific NHS guidelines on maintaining patient confidentiality and handling sensitive information
Caldicott Principles: Set of principles governing the handling of patient-identifiable information in healthcare settings
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation protecting people who may lack capacity to make certain decisions about their medical care
Equality Act 2010: Legislation ensuring non-discrimination in healthcare provision and documentation
Royal Colleges Guidelines: Professional standards and guidelines from relevant medical Royal Colleges for medical documentation
BMA Guidelines: British Medical Association's professional guidelines on medical documentation and correspondence
