Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Net income	$ 25,703	$ 31,508	$ 79,317	$ 61,474
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap	182	(443)	2,788	(989)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	25,885	31,065	82,105	60,485
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(55)	(44)	(165)	(130)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders	25,830	31,021	81,940	60,355
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.
Net income	25,703	31,508	79,317	61,474
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap	182	(443)	2,788	(989)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	25,885	31,065	82,105	60,485
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(55)	(44)	(165)	(130)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders	$ 25,830	$ 31,021	$ 81,940	$ 60,355