Commentary Using information to optimize medical outcomes. Citation Text: Duncan JR. Using Information to Optimize Medical Outcomes. JAMA. 2009;301(22). doi:10.1001/jama.2009.827. Copy Citation Format: DOIGoogle ScholarBibTeXEndNote X3 XMLEndNote 7 XMLEndnote taggedPubMedIdRIS Download Citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL June 17, 2009 Duncan JR. JAMA. 2009;301(22). View more articles from the same authors. This commentary describes how optimal use of information technology and electronic records can augment medical decision-making. Available at PubMed citation Save Save to your library Print Share Facebook Twitter Linkedin Copy URL Cite Citation Citation Text: Duncan JR. Using Information to Optimize Medical Outcomes. JAMA. 2009;301(22). doi:10.1001/jama.2009.827. 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