Chinese doctors can declare a person dead only after they have certified that the heart has stopped.

He was taken off life support after doctors declared him brain dead on February 15.

"That laugh will do him more good than medicine," declared the doctor, as he took his leave.

John later got his wish when doctors declared Charlotte as brain dead.

Two days later, her doctors declared that she showed no sign of brain activity.

Not all that many years ago, doctors had declared victory over infectious disease.

In 20 minutes or so, the doctor declared them dead.

Two doctors declared me dead three days ago, so I must be.

The doctor honestly declared that he was at a loss to account for it.

I found it just after the doctor declared him dead.