UK GDPR: The UK General Data Protection Regulation governing how personal data must be processed, stored and protected. Critical for handling patient information.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection law that works alongside UK GDPR, providing specific provisions for healthcare data processing.
PECR: Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations governing electronic communications and ensuring privacy in digital communications with patients.
Health and Social Care Act 2012: Primary legislation organizing healthcare delivery in England, including requirements for patient information handling and healthcare provider responsibilities.
Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation protecting people who may lack capacity to make certain decisions, including healthcare choices.
Mental Health Act 1983: Law governing the assessment, treatment and rights of people with mental health disorders, relevant for mental health intake forms.
Access to Health Records Act 1990: Legislation governing patients' rights to access their health records and the management of health information.
Equality Act 2010: Law ensuring non-discrimination and equal access to healthcare services, including requirements for reasonable adjustments.
NHS Standards: Professional guidelines and standards set by the National Health Service for patient care and information management.
GMC Guidelines: General Medical Council professional standards and guidelines for medical practitioners, including patient information handling.
CQC Requirements: Care Quality Commission regulatory requirements for healthcare providers, including documentation and record-keeping standards.
Common Law Consent: Legal principles requiring informed consent for medical treatment and information sharing.
PRSB Guidelines: Professional Records Standards Body guidelines for maintaining professional healthcare records and documentation.
NHS Digital Standards: Technical and operational standards for digital health records and electronic communication in healthcare.
Accessible Information Standard: Requirements for making health information accessible to patients with disabilities or communication needs.
Care Act 2014: Legislation covering adult social care and safeguarding, relevant for vulnerable patient intake processes.
Children Act 1989: Law protecting children's welfare and rights, important for pediatric intake forms and safeguarding procedures.
