Medical Disclaimer

R1 Ready First is a readiness visibility and education platform. It does not provide medical care or constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, and no doctor–patient relationship is formed. Information provided through R1 is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Users should not delay or disregard seeking professional medical care for any condition. If you believe you or someone else is experiencing a medical emergency, contact your healthcare provider or call 911 immediately.

Dr. Alexandra Abbott serves in an independent advisory capacity. Her role does not represent Stanford Medicine, Stanford Children’s Health, or any affiliated institution. The IRB oversight for the National Youth Readiness Study is provided by Pearl IRB, an AAHRPP-accredited independent Institutional Review Board, which operates independently of Stanford Medicine and Stanford Children’s Health.