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Leishman, June L. //Perspectives on Death and Dying//. M&K Update Ltd, 2009. EBSCO//host//, ezproxy.gsu.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=400945&site=eds-live.

In “Perspectives on Death and Dying” by June L. Leishman, the author begins by defining death and describing the mental and physical properties that a person deals with before dying. Leishman describes customs that some cultures practiced such as trying to resuscitate the dead and burning the bodies as traditions. The article also discusses the causes of death including age and sicknesses, and displays some data to correlate with what was discussed. The psychological means of knowing you are dying is also discussed, a person has to learn how to cope with the loneliness and how to accept the inevitable. Healthcare and the health system in the United Kingdom is discussed and the most common diseases or illnesses that citizens die from are presented. Leishman expresses the need for more education in the health systems, especially when it comes to understanding death. This article provides a more modern and non-religious viewpoint of death, though religion is briefly discussed, a more holistic, medical, and psychological perspective is presented. Leishman provides her own ideals and gives facts and data that back up her opinions on death culture.