Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income	$ 28,663	$ 25,703	$ 35,767	$ 79,317
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	1,136	182	2,342	2,788
Foreign currency translation loss	(1,319)		(1,273)
Total comprehensive income	28,480	25,885	36,836	82,105
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(126)	(55)	(192)	(165)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	28,354	25,830	36,644	81,940
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	28,663	25,703	35,767	79,317
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	1,136	182	2,342	2,788
Foreign currency translation loss	(1,319)		(1,273)
Total comprehensive income	28,480	25,885	36,836	82,105
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(126)	(55)	(192)	(165)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	$ 28,354	$ 25,830	$ 36,644	$ 81,940