Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Net income (loss)	$ (203)	$ 27,405	$ 7,103	$ 53,614
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	486	1,779	1,206	2,606
Foreign currency translation gain	73		46
Total comprehensive income	356	29,184	8,355	56,220
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests		(57)	(65)	(110)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	356	29,127	8,290	56,110
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income (loss)	(203)	27,405	7,103	53,614
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	486	1,779	1,206	2,606
Foreign currency translation gain	73		46
Total comprehensive income	356	29,184	8,355	56,220
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests		(57)	(65)	(110)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	$ 356	$ 29,127	$ 8,290	$ 56,110