In OMG with Divas Gupta (EP102), renowned critical care specialist Dr. Arun Gupta joins for an eye-opening conversation on the ethics, challenges, and hidden truths of India’s healthcare system.

From brain death debates and the role of resident doctors to why politicians often prefer foreign hospitals, Dr. Gupta breaks down the realities of Indian healthcare. He explores whether Indian hospitals truly match Western standards, the rising trend of WhatsApp consultations, and the landmark Samira Kohli case that redefined informed consent in medical practice.

This episode goes beyond surface-level discussions to reveal the fine line between complications and negligence, why outcomes can’t always be guaranteed, and the everyday ethical dilemmas faced in surgeries, C-sections, and critical care. Dr. Gupta also unpacks the system vs doctor blame game, fake medical certificates, misuse of authority, and the urgent need for curriculum changes in medical education.

We further dive into corporate hospital pressures, defensive medicine, and why doctors prescribe extra tests and expensive medicines — often driven by targets, pharma influence, and systemic flaws. Dr. Gupta doesn’t shy away from addressing tough realities: doctor depression due to legal pressure, violence in hospitals, and the mental toll on young practitioners entering the field.

Packed with sharp insights on medical law, patient rights, pharma ethics, and advice for the next generation of doctors — this episode is one of the most candid and unfiltered explorations of healthcare in India.