A physician group practice recently hired a new graduate of an internal medicine residency training program. The new physician had excellent references, and her performance in the practice has been exemplary. She is well liked by patients, her clinical care is considered excellent, and staff members indicate that she is an outstanding team player.
A physician colleague in the practice discovers that the new physician's social media page contains disparaging comments about obese patients, patients with somatoform disorders, and nonadherent patients, although there is no mention of specific patients in the practice. Her social media page also contains photographs of her drinking alcohol at various parties.
Which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for this physician to take regarding the colleague's social media use?