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Specializing in: Neuropsychology; Forensic Psychology

Dr. Michael J. O'Connell is a neuropsychologist at the National Rehabilitation Hospital and has been with the hospital since 2000. Before coming to NRH, Dr. O'Connell worked at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore and for a private practice specializing in forensic psychology.

Dr. O'Connell provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services primarily to individuals who have sustained neurological injuries. Dr. O'Connell's research interests have been primarily in the area of understanding functional abilities for those individuals with cognitive disorders.

Throughout the various counties in Maryland, he has qualified as an expert witness in both neuropsychology and forensic psychology. Dr. O'Connell is licensed in both Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Publications

Garmoe, W., Newman, A.C. and O’Connell, M.J. (2005). Self-awareness early following traumatic brain injury: Comparison of brain injury and orthopedic inpatients using the Functional Self-Assessment Scale. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 20(4), 348-358.

O’Connell, M.J., Garmoe, W. and Goldstein, N. (2005). Miranda Comprehension in Adults with Mental Retardation and the Effects of Feedback Style on Suggestibility. Law and Human Behavior 29(3), 359-369.

O’Connell, M.J. (2000). Prediction of return to work following traumatic brain injury:Intellectual, memory and demographic variables. Rehabilitation Psychology 45(2), 212-217.

O'Connell, M.J. (2000). Prediction of return to work following traumatic brain injury: Intellectual, memory and demographic variables. Rehabilitation Psychology 45(2), 212-217.

O'Connell, M.J. (2004, March 7). The Risk of False Confessions for Individuals with Mental Retardation. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Psychology - Law Society 2004, Scottsdale, Arizona.

O'Connell, M.J. and Garmoe, W. (2003, June 11). False confessions: Current research and ethical issues. Grand rounds presentation at the National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, D.C.

O'Connell, M.J. (2003, May 9). False confessions: Psychological vulnerabilities and interrogative situations. Presentation at Maryland Public Defender Spring Conference, Lancaster PA.

O'Connell, M.J. and Garmoe, W. (2002, November 19). Competence to consent to medical treatment: Ethical issues and practical responses. Grand Rounds presentation to the Washington Hospital Center Division of Surgery, Washington, D.C.

O'Connell, M.J. (1999, November 1). Prediction of return to work from TBI using cognitive and demographic variables. Paper presented at the HealthSouth Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital's Neurorehabilitation Conference, Boston MA.

O'Connell, M.J. and Olsson, J.E. (1998, December 4). Forensic issues in specific populations. Grand Rounds presentation to Crownsville Hospital Center forensic staff, Crownsville, MD.

O'Connell, M.J. (1998, March 9). Traumatic brain injury: A neuropsychological perspective. Lecture delivered to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents of the Sinai Hospital - Johns Hopkins Program, Baltimore, MD.