Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Net income	$ 73,796	$ 53,924	$ 141,981	$ 112,149
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap		825		1,640
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	34,020	(14,683)	40,312	5,904
Total comprehensive income	107,816	40,066	182,293	119,693
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(381)	(200)	(596)	(498)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	107,435	39,866	181,697	119,195
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	73,796	53,924	141,981	112,149
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap		825		1,640
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	34,020	(14,683)	40,312	5,904
Total comprehensive income	107,816	40,066	182,293	119,693
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(381)	(200)	(596)	(498)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 107,435	$ 39,866	$ 181,697	$ 119,195