Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Interest paid, capitalized	$ 1,425	$ 1,860	$ 1,729
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Interest paid, capitalized	$ 1,425	$ 1,860	$ 1,729