Carol's doctor has determined that she has stage 4 ovarian cancer (the final stage), and for Carol to keep taking strong medications, it would only prolong her life, not improve or cure her disease. What type of science studies such difficult issues such as the one Carol faces with regard to her course of action?

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Bioethics is the study of ethical and moral issues surrounding healthcare and medical treatments. This includes difficult decisions like those faced by Carol in regards to end-of-life care and the use of strong medications with limited effectiveness. Oncology is the study and treatment of cancer, but it does not specifically focus on ethical decision-making. Moral philosophy and ethics are related fields but are broader in scope and may not necessarily focus on medical ethics specifically.

Carol's Doctor Has Determined That She Has Stage 4 Ovarian