Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 19,360	$ 2,683	$ 29,967	$ 13,507
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(1,045)	(3,586)	(546)	(3,069)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	18,315	(903)	29,421	10,438
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(44)	(43)	(87)	(88)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	18,271	(946)	29,334	10,350
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.
Net income	19,360	2,710	29,967	13,551
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(1,045)	(3,586)	(546)	(3,069)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	18,315	(876)	29,421	10,482
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(44)	(43)	(87)	(88)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	$ 18,271	$ (919)	$ 29,334	$ 10,394