The patient as a system node and the Polish security doctrine

Modern medicine is undergoing a fundamental transformation, in which the patient is no longer merely a recipient of services but a key node in a complex healthcare production system. This article examines this phenomenon through the lens of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, introducing the concept of a "digital thread" connecting individual biometrics with global supply chains. The authors point to the need to redefine Polish security doctrine, taking into account the fragility of pharmaceutical logistics and the need to build redundancy in critical infrastructure. By integrating physiological data from wearable devices and optimizing flows, the system strives for personalized medicine while simultaneously addressing the risk of "black swans." This is a profound analysis of the anthropology of technology and crisis management in the healthcare sector.