Forensic psychiatric care is largely populated by men—as pa-
tients, caregivers, and nurses. Previous research has not focused on
the meaning of gender in this context. The aim of this study is to
analyse male nurses’ experiences of working with male caregivers
and attending to male patients in forensic psychiatric care. Data
were collected through interviews with sixmale nurses. The results
consist of five themes. Protection and defence are key aspects of
care and male caregivers gain status and authority through their
physical strength. This could hamper caring and provide male
caregivers with a superior position in the department.