Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Net income	$ 7,307	$ 26,210
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	721	827
Foreign currency translation loss	(28)
Total comprehensive income	8,000	27,037
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(66)	(54)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	7,934	26,983
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	7,307	26,210
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	721	827
Foreign currency translation loss	(28)
Total comprehensive income	8,000	27,037
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(66)	(54)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	$ 7,934	$ 26,983