Rebecca Rhee
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About
Rebecca Rhee is a researcher whose work centers on the dynamics of surgical teams and the often-overlooked contributions of support personnel in high-stakes medical environments. Her most-cited study, "The Role of a Bedside Assistant" (2015), with 4 citations, provides a foundational framework for understanding how non-surgeon team members directly impact patient outcomes and procedural efficiency. This work has been instrumental in shifting the focus from individual surgical virtuosity to collaborative team performance, influencing training protocols and operating room best practices. Rhee’s research highlights the critical, yet frequently undervalued, role of bedside assistants, advocating for their formal recognition and standardized training. Her contributions have sparked important conversations about hierarchy, communication, and safety in surgery, making her a key voice in the field of healthcare team dynamics. For students and researchers, Rhee’s work underscores the importance of studying the entire surgical ecosystem, not just the lead surgeon, to improve patient care and operational success.
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- 1The Role of a Bedside Assistant4 citations · 2015