Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 27,405	$ 19,360	$ 53,614	$ 29,967
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap	1,779	(1,045)	2,606	(546)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	29,184	18,315	56,220	29,421
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(57)	(44)	(110)	(87)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders	29,127	18,271	56,110	29,334
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.
Net income	27,405	19,360	53,614	29,967
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap	1,779	(1,045)	2,606	(546)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	29,185	18,315	56,220	29,421
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(57)	(44)	(110)	(87)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders	$ 29,127	$ 18,271	$ 56,110	$ 29,334