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UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Primary legislation governing the processing of personal data, with special provisions for medical data as 'special category data' requiring enhanced protection and specific processing conditions

Health and Social Care Act 2012: Fundamental legislation governing healthcare provision and standards in England and Wales, including requirements for medical documentation and reporting

Medical Act 1983: Core legislation governing medical practice and professional standards, including requirements for medical documentation and professional responsibilities

Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Legislation governing rights of access to medical reports and requirements for consent in medical reporting

Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting individuals from discrimination, including on grounds of disability or medical conditions, which must be considered in medical documentation

Mental Capacity Act 2005: Legislation governing decision-making capacity and consent, crucial for ensuring valid self-declaration and medical consent

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Workplace safety legislation that may be relevant if the medical declaration is for employment purposes

Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation protecting fundamental rights including privacy (Article 8), which must be considered in medical data collection and processing

GMC and Professional Guidelines: Professional standards and guidelines from the General Medical Council and other medical bodies that govern medical documentation and patient interactions