Human Organ Transplant Act (HOTA): Primary legislation governing organ donation and transplantation in Singapore. Key focus on prohibition of organ trading (Section 14) and regulatory framework for organ transplants.
Medical (Therapy, Education and Research) Act (MTERA): Legislation governing the donation of organs and tissues for medical, educational, and research purposes in Singapore.
Mental Capacity Act: Relevant for assessing and ensuring donor's mental capacity to make decisions regarding organ donation.
Human Biomedical Research Act: Regulates human biomedical research and handling of human tissue for research purposes.
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in the agreement, ensuring privacy protection.
Healthcare Services Act: Provides regulatory framework for healthcare services and standards in Singapore.
Common Law Contract Principles: Legal principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations.
Informed Consent Requirements: Legal and ethical principles ensuring donor's full understanding and voluntary consent to the donation process.
Singapore Medical Council Guidelines: Medical ethics guidelines that must be adhered to in organ donation processes.
Ministry of Health Guidelines: Specific healthcare regulations and guidelines issued by Singapore's Ministry of Health for organ donation.
National Organ Transplant Unit Requirements: Specific protocols and requirements set by Singapore's national transplant coordination unit.
Hospital Ethics Committee Approvals: Requirements for ethical review and approval from relevant hospital committees.
