Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Net income	$ 53,924	$ 22,489	$ 112,149	$ 58,465
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	825	730	1,640	1,315
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(14,683)	20,307	5,904	(39,286)
Total comprehensive income	40,066	43,526	119,693	20,494
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(200)	(82)	(498)	(161)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders	39,866	43,444	119,195	20,333
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	53,924	22,489	112,149	58,465
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	825	730	1,640	1,315
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(14,683)	20,307	5,904	(39,286)
Total comprehensive income	40,066	43,526	119,693	20,494
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(200)	(82)	(498)	(161)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders	$ 39,866	$ 43,444	$ 119,195	$ 20,333