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Mental Capacity Act 2005: Primary legislation governing how capacity is assessed and decisions are made for those who lack capacity to consent to medical treatment

Children Act 1989: Legislation governing consent for medical treatment of minors, including parental responsibility and children's rights

Human Rights Act 1998: Ensures respect for human rights in medical treatment, including right to privacy and right to refuse treatment

Data Protection Act 2018: Governs how medical information and consent records must be stored and processed, incorporating UK GDPR requirements

Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Regulates patient access to medical reports and information about their treatment

NHS Act 2006: Framework legislation for healthcare delivery in England, including consent requirements within NHS services

Health and Social Care Act 2012: Updates to healthcare regulation and service provision, affecting how consent is managed in healthcare settings

Care Act 2014: Legislation covering adult social care and its integration with healthcare, including consent for integrated care services

GMC Consent Guidance: Professional guidelines from the General Medical Council on obtaining and documenting valid consent

BMA Consent Guidelines: British Medical Association's professional guidance on consent procedures and best practices

Informed Consent Principle: Common law requirement that consent must be voluntary, informed, and given by someone with capacity

Capacity Doctrine: Common law principles determining how to assess if a patient has the capacity to give valid consent

Best Interests Principle: Legal requirement to act in the best interests of patients who lack capacity to consent

NHS England Consent Policies: Specific organizational policies governing consent procedures within NHS England services