Medical Registration Act: Primary legislation governing medical practitioners' registration and practice in Singapore. Essential for establishing the authority of the doctor providing consent.
Private Hospitals and Medical Clinics Act: Regulates healthcare institutions and establishes standards for medical facilities where procedures may be performed.
Healthcare Services Act: Modern framework for regulating healthcare services in Singapore, including requirements for service delivery and patient care.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal medical data, ensuring patient privacy and confidentiality.
SMC Ethical Code and Guidelines: Professional guidelines established by Singapore Medical Council defining ethical standards and consent requirements for medical procedures.
SMC Consent Guidelines: Specific guidelines on obtaining and documenting informed consent, including requirements for disclosure of risks and benefits.
National Medical Ethics Committee Guidelines: Provides ethical framework for medical decision-making and consent processes in Singapore's healthcare system.
Mental Capacity Act: Legislation governing assessment of patient's mental capacity to give consent and provisions for proxy decision-makers.
Informed Consent Requirements: Legal requirements for obtaining valid consent, including disclosure of procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives.
Patient Rights Framework: Legal framework establishing patient rights including right to information, consent withdrawal, and confidentiality.
