Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Net income	$ 90,077	$ 26,714	$ 23,012
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(251)	(8,590)	(3,641)
Total comprehensive income	89,826	18,124	19,371
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(177)	(178)	(99)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	89,649	17,946	19,272
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.
Net income	90,077	26,731	23,087
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(251)	(8,590)	(3,641)
Total comprehensive income	89,826	18,141	19,446
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(177)	(178)	(99)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	$ 89,649	$ 17,963	$ 19,347