Ensures personal data is handled lawfully and transparently, protecting individuals' privacy.
Establishes principles for data processing, such as lawfulness, data minimization, and integrity.
Individuals have rights like access to their data and the right to rectification or erasure.
Organizations must secure personal data, maintain processing records, and report breaches.
NHS Act 2006
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Established principles for patient choice and involvement in their care, including the right to information and the ability to make informed choices about treatments.
Health and Social Care Act 2012
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Increased emphasis on patient choice and competition among providers to improve service quality and efficiency, giving patients more options to enhance care standards.
Human Rights Act 1998
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Ensures that patients receiving healthcare services have their fundamental rights protected, including the right to life, freedom from inhumane treatment, and privacy.
Healthcare providers must adhere to these rights, and patients have legal recourse if their rights are violated.
Professionalism in dentistry
Essential for maintaining patient trust, ensuring quality care, upholding ethical standards, enhancing professional reputation, and facilitating legal compliance.