Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Net income	$ 76,291	$ 91,043
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(3,772)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(5,918)	16,088
Total comprehensive income	66,601	107,131
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(469)	(442)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	66,132	106,689
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	76,291	91,043
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(3,772)
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(5,918)	16,088
Total comprehensive income	66,601	107,131
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(469)	(442)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 66,132	$ 106,689