Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 10,606	$ 10,824
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	499	517
Total comprehensive income	11,105	11,341
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(42)	(44)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders	11,063	11,297
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	10,606	10,840
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	499	517
Total comprehensive income	11,105	11,357
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(42)	(44)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders	$ 11,063	$ 11,313