Synopsis

The WAO, a Dutch disability scheme, frequently appears in the news. New measures are continually announced, driven by the need to reduce costs, address systemic flaws, and improve the quality of assessments – a recurring litany. Attention is often focused on the political and economic implications, rather than on the individuals affected. "The Verdict of Doubt" sheds light on a lesser-seen aspect of the WAO: the assessment process itself, as experienced by the physicians and occupational health