“…There are several reasons why it is inherently impossible to adhere to the strict principle of separation of care pathways, as advocated in the withdrawal of life‐sustaining therapy/DCDD practice to minimize the risk of influence. 91 , 96 , 110 , 146 , 147 , 148 , 149 With the withdrawal of life‐sustaining therapy/DCDD, an unconscious patient's decision to donate is not subject to influence if deemed/advance consent is present. In its absence, approaching the family to obtain surrogate consent is explored.…”