Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Net income	$ 76,881	$ 70,543	$ 218,862	$ 182,692
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap		854		2,494
Foreign currency translation gain	17,426	4,450	57,738	10,354
Total comprehensive income	94,307	75,847	276,600	195,540
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(417)	(185)	(1,013)	(683)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	93,890	75,662	275,587	194,857
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	76,881	70,543	218,862	182,692
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap		854		2,494
Foreign currency translation gain	17,426	4,450	57,738	10,354
Total comprehensive income	94,307	75,847	276,600	195,540
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(417)	(185)	(1,013)	(683)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 93,890	$ 75,662	$ 275,587	$ 194,857