This documentary follows the process involved in the difficulties of obtaining an incapacity to work status. It also examines the responsibility of physicians who sit on medical boards, shedding light on the complex decisions involved in approving or denying such requests. The documentary presents the aspects under assessment by the medical board, which must combine objective medical evidence with empathy for the individual’s suffering and consideration of the social aspects surrounding each case.

The themes seen in this documentary hold bioethical relevance as they offer insights as to what is fair and equitable in the granting of a permanent disability incapacity status (ensuring assistance to those in need whilst preventing potential abuses of the system) and the complexities involved in decision-making in such situations.