Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.251

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 49.251 - Definitions

As used in NRS 49.251 to 49.254, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Client" means a person who consults or is interviewed by a social worker for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment.
2. A communication is "confidential" if it is not intended to be disclosed to any third person other than a person:
(a) Present during the consultation or interview to further the interest of the client;
(b) Reasonably necessary for the transmission of the communication; or
(c) Participating in the diagnosis or treatment under the direction of the social worker, including a member of the client's family.
3. "Social worker" means any person licensed under chapter 641B of NRS.

NRS 49.251

Added to NRS by 1987, 1121
Added to NRS by 1987, 1121