Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Net income	$ 112,017	$ 73,796	$ 203,060	$ 141,981
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(32,392)	34,020	(16,304)	40,312
Total comprehensive income	79,625	107,816	186,756	182,293
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(450)	(381)	(892)	(596)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	79,175	107,435	185,864	181,697
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	112,017	73,796	203,060	141,981
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(32,392)	34,020	(16,304)	40,312
Total comprehensive income	79,625	107,816	186,756	182,293
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(450)	(381)	(892)	(596)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 79,175	$ 107,435	$ 185,864	$ 181,697