Medical Act 1983: Primary legislation governing medical practice in the UK, establishing standards for medical professionals and the regulatory framework
Health and Social Care Act 2012: Key legislation reforming the NHS and healthcare delivery in England, affecting how medical services are commissioned and provided
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing the processing and handling of personal data, particularly relevant for medical information
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR to regulate personal data handling
Employment Rights Act 1996: Fundamental legislation governing employment rights and responsibilities, relevant for consulting relationships that might be deemed employment
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in professional relationships
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation ensuring health, safety and welfare of persons at work, including medical consultants
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation preventing bribery and defining corporate offences in professional relationships
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours, rest periods, and related working conditions
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights, relevant for any research, publications, or materials created during consulting work
IR35 Regulations: Tax legislation determining employment status for tax purposes, crucial for consulting arrangements
NHS Act 2006: Legislation governing the structure and functions of the NHS, relevant when consulting work involves NHS organizations
