Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net income (loss)	$ 22,489	$ (203)	$ 58,465	$ 7,103
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	730	486	1,315	1,206
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	20,307	73	(39,286)	46
Total comprehensive income	43,526	356	20,494	8,355
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(82)		(161)	(65)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating partnership partners)	43,444	356	20,333	8,290
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income (loss)	22,489	(203)	58,465	7,103
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	730	486	1,315	1,206
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	20,307	73	(39,286)	46
Total comprehensive income	43,526	356	20,494	8,355
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(82)		(161)	(65)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating partnership partners)	$ 43,444	$ 356	$ 20,333	$ 8,290