Medical Registration Act (MRA): Primary legislation governing medical practitioners' registration and practice in Singapore. Defines scope of medical practice and ensures proper authorization of medical activities.
Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act (PHMCA): Regulatory framework for healthcare facilities, establishing standards for medical practice and licensing requirements in Singapore.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Legislation protecting patient privacy and governing the handling of medical information, including consent requirements for data sharing.
Healthcare Services Act (HCSA): New framework replacing PHMCA, outlining licensing requirements for healthcare services and establishing quality and safety standards.
Singapore Medical Council (SMC) Ethical Code and Guidelines: Professional guidelines establishing requirements for professional conduct, patient confidentiality obligations, and delegation of medical duties.
Mental Capacity Act: Legislation governing cases involving patients lacking mental capacity, including proxy decision-making powers and requirements for lasting power of attorney.
Human Biomedical Research Act: Legislation governing research activities in healthcare, including consent requirements and ethical considerations for medical research.
