Medical Act 1983: Primary legislation governing medical practice in the UK, establishing the General Medical Council and setting framework for medical education, registration and fitness to practice
Health and Social Care Act 2012: Key legislation reforming the NHS structure and healthcare delivery in England, including commissioning arrangements and regulatory framework
National Health Service Act 2006: Consolidated legislation providing the legal framework for the NHS in England and Wales
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace and service delivery
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the processing and protection of personal data, including special categories of health data
GMC Regulations: Professional regulations and guidance set by the General Medical Council for medical practitioners
NHS Terms and Conditions: Standard employment terms and conditions for NHS staff, including physicians
CNST Requirements: Clinical Negligence Scheme for Trusts requirements affecting medical practice and risk management
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation defining basic employment rights and obligations
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing maximum working hours, rest periods and leave entitlements
Fixed-term Employees Regulations 2002: Legislation ensuring fair treatment of fixed-term employees compared to permanent staff
Good Medical Practice Guidelines: GMC's core guidance on standards expected of registered doctors
Royal College Guidelines: Specialty-specific professional standards and guidance from relevant Royal Colleges
NHS Constitution: Document setting out rights, responsibilities and commitments binding NHS service providers and recipients
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety in the UK
COSHH Regulations 2002: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations governing handling of dangerous substances in healthcare settings
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing contract formation and enforcement
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false or misleading statements in contract formation
Caldicott Principles: Guidelines governing the handling of patient information in the NHS
NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice: Detailed guidance on managing confidential patient information within the NHS
