Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 97,215	$ 90,077	$ 26,714
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap	3,474	(251)	(8,590)
Foreign currency translation gain	67
Total comprehensive income	100,756	89,826	18,124
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(224)	(177)	(178)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	100,532	89,649	17,946
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	97,215	90,077	26,731
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap	3,474	(251)	(8,590)
Foreign currency translation gain	67
Total comprehensive income	100,756	89,826	18,141
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(224)	(177)	(178)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	$ 100,532	$ 89,649	$ 17,963