Human Tissue Act 2004: Primary legislation governing the removal, storage, use and disposal of human tissue, including blood samples. Sets framework for lawful consent and tissue handling.

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation concerning capacity to make decisions, including medical consent. Crucial for ensuring valid consent from patients.

Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing how personal medical data must be collected, stored, and processed.

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation ensuring safe working practices during blood collection procedures and handling of biological materials.

Human Tissue Regulations 2007: Specific regulations regarding quality and safety standards for human tissue and blood samples intended for human application.

CQC Registration Regulations 2009: Care Quality Commission regulations governing healthcare providers and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Health and Social Care Act Regulations 2014: Regulations specifying requirements for regulated medical activities, including blood drawing procedures.

GMC Consent Guidance: Professional guidelines from the General Medical Council on obtaining valid consent for medical procedures.

NMC Guidelines: Nursing and Midwifery Council professional standards for nurses involved in blood drawing procedures.

RCN Guidelines: Royal College of Nursing specific guidance on blood collection procedures and patient care.

Common Law - Duty of Care: Legal principle establishing healthcare providers' responsibility to exercise reasonable care and skill.

Common Law - Informed Consent: Legal requirement to provide patients with sufficient information to make an informed decision about their care.

Common Law - Medical Negligence: Legal principles governing liability for medical errors or failures in proper care during procedures.