Fights, blood, injury detail, many surgical scenes and domestic abuse are all depicted throughout the series.
Mature viewers. To But it isn't gory or violent. Just serious. No reason for TV ma rating
A woman falls and strikes her head, resulting in a concussion. A pregnant woman has a seizure. Two women fight in the street, knocking each other down.
Profanity
None
The occasional 'ass' and 'whore'.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
A main character is an alcoholic and attends AA meetings, her alcoholism is present throughout the series. This includes a relapse which occurs in Season 7, they are always portrayed as striving for sobriety.
Cigarette smoking, and occasional alcohol drinking. Not excessive.
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild
A few of the main characters are seen in danger, are ill or pass away throughout the series. The characters are all likeable and well-known, and the scenes and their episodes are incredibly emotional.
The labour and delivery scenes are intense; they are very emotional and on some occasions the baby or the mother is in danger.