The board is reviewing the recommendations of the Clinical Staff Executive Committee, which has advised that a certain internist not be reappointed. Ms$.$ Jones, a trustee, says, "Gee, he's my physician!" A physician trustee says, $"$We have followed procedures in the bylaws related to impairment $($substance abuse$),$ and we have an obligation to protect our patients." The CEO looks at the chair, who looks stunned. The CEO says:

Question $9$ options:

$1)$

Nothing. It's the chair's job, not hers.

$2)$

"Gee, that's unfortunate. We all need to remember that these discussions are strictly confidential."

$3)$

"Gee, that's unfortunate. Ms$.$ Jones may need to recuse herself from the discussion and vote. We all need to remember that these discussions are strictly confidential."

$4)$

"I think the board should accept the committee's recommendation. The HCO has assistance programs that might help the doctor."