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A horrific medical error at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville left four patients severely injured during routine surgeries — one woman is now permanently paralyzed from the chest down after receiving the wrong medication meant for pain relief. At least three others suffered similar complications due to the mix-up. The hospital expressed deep sorrow, met with families, and pledged new safety measures after reporting the incident to state regulators. The paralyzed patient’s family has hired an attorney as she remains in critical condition at another Ascension facility — a chilling reminder of how devastating mistakes can be in healthcare.

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