The violence in society of today is increasing. This violence spreads into our workplaces even into medical services. Hospital staff is educated in taking care of patients on the basis of nursing science and medical experiences. Verbal and physical aggressions may complicate the care. The aim of this review was to look into the incidence and experience of threats and violence in somatic care. Ten scientific articles were included, analyzed and scrutinized. The result showed that the frequency of threats and violence is high in somatic care. It affects the work environment because the nursing staff is aware of the possibility of being exposed to violence. The estimate frequency of threats and violence could even by higher since a lot of incidences were not reported. The review revealed that the nurses exposed to threats and violence experienced different feelings, such as fear, anger and guilt. To improve the situation for both the patients and the working staff a continuous education in handling violent situation is recommended by the authors, starting in nursing schools.