NRS 49.251 Definitions.
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NRS 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.