Season 1: A male patient is diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. A male patient sexually harasses a female nurse by grabbing her behind. A female patient discusses past sexual abuse and her bare back is shown during treatment. There are many romantic subplots which include cheating, extra-marital affairs, and unplanned pregnancy. No sexual content is shown, only referenced verbally. Multiple couples kiss. Women are shown in 1950's style underwear as they get dressed.

Season 1: Medical injuries shown include a scarred and stitched up face, a severely burned back, and a bloody head would. A miscarriage is shown with blood dripping down from a woman's leg.

Season 1: A man's foot is crushed (off camera) by heavy furniture. A woman slaps a man in the face. A young boy's injuries are revealed to be the result of being beaten by an adult. A female patient discusses a past event where she was scarred and abused.

Season 1: English subtitles include a couple uses of "h-l" and one use of "d-n."

Season 1: Characters constantly smoke and drink including hospital patients and a pregnant woman. A male patient is an alcoholic. Characters become drunk at times. A couple medication overdoses are shown (one intentional and one accidental).

Season 1: A ward of polio patients need constant oxygen and have trachea tubes. One patient runs out of air and is seen gasping and choking. A patient requires induced vomiting. A patient has his stomach pumped. A deceased patient is shown. A woman attempts to end her life via drug overdose. A man receives an accidental overdose. A woman suffers a miscarriage and collapses. A couple of patients are abuse victims. A male patient sexually harasses a female nurse.