<prompt> As per mental health care act, the following is not true regarding advanced directiveEvery person except minor has right to take advance directive by writingIt empowers the patient to choose hisher treatment and appoint a representative to take decision on behalf of patient.If patient is minor, his her parent or care giver will act as representative.It is the duty of every psychiatrist to plan treatment at the time of emergency ,keeping advance directive in mind.  <response>: Advance directives. Features: Every person except minor has right to take advance directive by writing It empowers the patient to choose hisher treatment and appoint a representative to take decision on behalf of patient. If patient is minor, his her parent or care giver will act as representative. It will not be applicable At the time of emergency. It is the duty of every psychiatrist to plan treatment ,keeping advance directive in mind. If any one from psychiatrist or care giver are unsatisfied can approach to the concerned board. 