Retrospective analysis reveals unchanged inpatient exposure in residents over two decades, suggesting complexity rise.
In contrast to the general belief, work hour restrictions and the increased number of residents did not reduce the inpatient APEX over 20 years. The reduced APEX in the ED may be compensated by the increase in case complexity and the LOS.
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