A FACEM notices a colleague arriving to work appearing impaired. Under ACEM's professional standards, the most appropriate action is:
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A
Ignore the situation to protect the colleague's privacy and employment
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B
Inform the colleague privately, remove them from clinical duties immediately, and escalate through appropriate channels
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C
Report directly to the Medical Board without speaking to the colleague first
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D
Document observations and wait to see if the behavior recurs before acting