These links reflect statutes and statutory Codes, General Medical Council guidance and relevant articles.
Journal articles
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1258/cr.2009.080112/ (paid)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1432156/ (free)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2764999/ (free)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3025214/ (free)
Guidelines and policies
https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/confidentiality (free)
https://www.gmc-uk.org/-/media/documents/good-medical-practice—english-20200128_pdf-51527435.pdf (free)