Table 3 Key legislations
From: An exploration of person-centred approach in end-of-life care policies in England and Japan
Legislation | Country & year of enforcement | Lawmaker | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
The Care Act. | England, 2014 | UK Parliament | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/23/contents/enacted |
Health and Social Care Act. | England, 2012 | UK Parliament | https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2012/7/contents/enacted |
Mental Capacity Act. | England, 2005 | UK Parliament | |
Cancer Control Act. | Japan, 2007 (last revised in 2016) | National Diet | https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=418AC1000000098_20161216_428AC0000000107 (in Japanese) |
Long-Term Care Insurance Act. | Japan, 2000 (revised 2017) | National Diet | https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/document?lawid=409AC0000000123 (in Japanese) |