Dr. Susan Wheeler, a young and dedicated resident at a prominent Boston hospital, becomes suspicious after her friend, Nancy Greenly, falls into a coma following a routine surgical procedure. Digging deeper, Dr. Wheeler uncovers a disturbing pattern of healthy patients suffering unexplained comas during low-risk surgeries. Her relentless probing reveals that most of these coma patients were transferred to the mysterious Jefferson Institute, a long-term care facility known for its advanced and secretive treatments. Despite facing skepticism and professional risk, she convinces her boyfriend, Dr. Mark Bellows, to help her seek the truth.

As Wheeler navigates through medical records and overcomes numerous obstacles, she realizes that someone within the hospital may be orchestrating these incidents for sinister purposes. The hostile environment intensifies when she begins to encounter accidents and threats designed to silence her investigation. With courage and tenacity, Wheeler delves deeper into the conspiracy surrounding the comas, struggling to balance her professional obligations with her quest for justice. Her pursuit exposes layers of corruption and puts her own life in grave danger as she nears closer to uncovering the disturbing reality hidden behind the masked medical façade.