agreed completely 100% ak...
BUT... from a patients point of view, following sexual assault, they might be more comfortable with a provider of the same sex, or a child with a history of sexual abuse may become frightened, etc.
I agree the care is no different and male and female providers can care for the opposite sex, but sometimes in this job patient comfort needs to play a role when possible. Does that mean not allowing 2 women on the same truck...absolutely not...
Does the company have the policy that no two men can work together? If not then I believe this to be a case of sexism. I have worked with female partners in the past and not had to call for lift-assists, where I have with some male partners.