Hospice Is Not Giving Up: What Families Should Know Before Choosing Care

In this episode of The Voices Of Hospice Leadership Podcast, Brian Frantz speaks with Shahrouz Golshani, founder and president of Healing Care Hospice, about what families should understand before choosing hospice care.Shahrouz explains hospice as a shift from curative treatment to comfort-focused support, while emphasizing that hospice is not about giving up. It is about helping patients and families make informed decisions, manage symptoms, receive emotional and spiritual support, and focus on quality of life during a deeply personal season.The conversation covers common misconceptions about hospice, when families should begin asking questions, what the Medicare hospice benefit includes, and how families can evaluate hospice providers using resources like Medicare Care Compare, reviews, response times, staffing, and visit frequency. Shahrouz also shares what makes Healing Care Hospice unique, including RN case management, physician access when needed, advanced clinical support when appropriate, Spanish-speaking care teams, and a strong focus on serving Southern California families.This episode is a helpful resource for families, caregivers, referral partners, and hospice professionals who want a clearer understanding of hospice care, patient choice, and how the right provider can shape the end-of-life experience.In This Episode, We Discuss: What hospice care really means  Why hospice is not the same as giving up  The difference between curative care and comfort-focused care  How hospice supports both the patient and the family  What the Medicare hospice benefit may include  When families should start asking questions about hospice  Why advanced care planning matters before a crisis  How families can choose the right hospice provider  What questions to ask before selecting a hospice  Patient rights, including revoking hospice or transferring providers  What makes Healing Care Hospice different  The importance of informed decision-making at end of life Shahrouz Golshani Founder And President, Healing Care Hospice Website: healingcarehospice.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahrouz-golshani-881075278/Hospice Care Marketing: https://www.hospicecaremarketing.com/ | (877) 959-5849Interested in being a guest on the show? Reach out today!If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who may need it.#Hospice #HospiceCare #EndOfLifeCare #HealthcarePodcast