As an epidemiologist and health services researcher, Dr. Bethell is interested in using large health administrative and survey datasets for research and reporting on health outcomes. To date, her work in this area has been focused on topics related to mental health, injuries and prescription medication use and how these issues influence health across the life course. She is also interested in patient engagement in research, particularly research related to dementia, and has been involved in leading James Lind Alliance priority-setting partnerships.