Applicant Melody Yturralde worked for Defendant Kaiser Foundation Hospital as a registered nurse and lab technician. The parties submitted stipulations in 4/93, and the WCJ issued an award. In the opinion denying defendant's Petition for Writ of Review, the Appellate Court stated: "The Board correctly relied on Smyers v. Workers' Comp. (1984) 157 Cal. App. 3d 36, 42-43 to allow benefits for housekeeping and child care services which are medically necessary and reasonable. You are counseled to consult the full case for an accurate citation.

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