Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income	$ 31,508	$ 468	$ 61,474	$ 13,975
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(443)	(5,272)	(989)	(8,341)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	31,065	(4,804)	60,485	5,634
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(44)	(43)	(130)	(131)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	31,021	(4,847)	60,355	5,503
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.
Net income	31,508	486	61,474	14,037
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(443)	(5,272)	(989)	(8,341)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	31,065	(4,786)	60,485	5,696
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(44)	(43)	(130)	(131)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	$ 31,021	$ (4,829)	$ 60,355	$ 5,565