Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Net income	$ 58,225	$ 35,976
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	815	585
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	20,587	(59,593)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	79,627	(23,032)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(298)	(79)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders	79,329	(23,111)
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	58,225	35,976
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	815	585
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	20,587	(59,593)
Total comprehensive income (loss)	79,627	(23,032)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	(298)	(79)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to MPT common stockholders	$ 79,329	$ (23,111)