Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Net income	$ 68,185	$ 58,225
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap		815
Foreign currency translation gain	6,292	20,587
Total comprehensive income	74,477	79,627
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(215)	(298)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	74,262	79,329
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	68,185	58,225
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap		815
Foreign currency translation gain	6,292	20,587
Total comprehensive income	74,477	79,627
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(215)	(298)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership partners)	$ 74,262	$ 79,329