request of the office; defense and indemnification.
The provisions of section seventeen of the public officers  law  shall
  apply  to  any  physician,  psychologist,  nurse,  optometrist, licensed
  master social worker, or licensed clinical social  worker,  licensed  to
  practice  pursuant  to  the education law, who is rendering professional
  treatment authorized under such license at the request of the office  or
  an   office   facility   to  patients  receiving  care  or  professional
  consultation  from  the  office  while   rendering   such   professional
  treatment.
Structure New York Laws
Title D - Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Act
Article 19 - Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
19.01 - Declaration of Policy.
19.06 - Advisory Council on Underage Alcohol Consumption and Youth Substance Abuse.
19.07 - Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services; Scope of Responsibilities.
19.09 - Powers of the Office and Commissioner; How Exercised.
19.14 - Civil Actions Against Certain Officers and Employees of the Office.
19.15 - Programs of the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services.
19.18-B - Certified Peer Recovery Advocate Services Program.
19.18-C - Corrections-Based Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Transition Services.
19.19 - Personnel of the Office.
19.23 - Education and Training.
19.25 - Alcohol Awareness Program.
19.27 - Methamphetamine Awareness and Education Program.
19.28 - Receipt and Disbursement of Federal Funds.
19.31 - Medication Assisted Treatment Training Requirement.
19.40 - Provision of Chemical Dependence Services.
19.41 - Facilities; Receivership.
19.42 - Medical Advisory Panel.
19.43 - Retaliatory Personnel Actions.
19.45 - Substance Use Disorder Education and Recovery Grants.