Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014
Net income	$ 23,123	$ 28,663	$ 81,589	$ 35,767
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	727	1,136	2,042	2,342
Foreign currency translation loss	(573)	(1,319)	(39,859)	(1,273)
Total comprehensive income	23,277	28,480	43,772	36,836
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(66)	(126)	(228)	(192)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating partnership partners)	23,211	28,354	43,544	36,644
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	23,123	28,663	81,589	35,767
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	727	1,136	2,042	2,342
Foreign currency translation loss	(573)	(1,319)	(39,859)	(1,273)
Total comprehensive income	23,277	28,480	43,772	36,836
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(66)	(126)	(228)	(192)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating partnership partners)	$ 23,211	$ 28,354	$ 43,544	$ 36,644