Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2017
Net income	$ 736,476	$ 76,881	$ 939,536	$ 218,862
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(8,216)	17,426	(24,520)	57,738
Total comprehensive income	728,260	94,307	915,016	276,600
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(442)	(417)	(1,334)	(1,013)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	727,818	93,890	913,682	275,587
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	736,476	76,881	939,536	218,862
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(8,216)	17,426	(24,520)	57,738
Total comprehensive income	728,260	94,307	915,016	276,600
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(442)	(417)	(1,334)	(1,013)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 727,818	$ 93,890	$ 913,682	$ 275,587