Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Interest paid, capitalized	$ 1,480	$ 840	$ 2,320
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Interest paid, capitalized	$ 1,480	$ 840	$ 2,320