UK GDPR: The UK General Data Protection Regulation governing the processing of personal data, particularly relevant for handling sensitive medical information in return-to-work evaluations
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, providing specific guidelines for processing medical data and ensuring patient privacy
Access to Medical Reports Act 1988: Legislation governing how medical reports for employment purposes are handled, including patient rights to view reports before they're sent to employers
Equality Act 2010: Key legislation protecting against discrimination, particularly relevant for disability considerations and ensuring reasonable adjustments in the workplace
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, ensuring safe return to work conditions and appropriate risk assessments
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed regulations requiring employers to assess and manage risks to their employees' health and safety, including those returning to work after illness
GMC Guidance on Confidentiality: Professional guidelines from the General Medical Council on handling patient information and maintaining medical confidentiality
Medical Act 1983: Fundamental legislation governing medical practice in the UK, including professional standards for medical evaluations
Access to Health Records Act 1990: Legislation governing access to health records and ensuring proper handling of medical information
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours and conditions, relevant when determining appropriate work schedules for returning employees
Faculty of Occupational Medicine Guidelines: Professional standards and guidelines for occupational health assessments and return-to-work evaluations
NHS Fit Note Guidelines: National Health Service guidelines on issuing and managing fit notes (formerly sick notes) and return to work assessments
