Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Net income	$ 79,920	$ 112,017	$ 156,211	$ 203,060
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(1,486)		(5,258)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	2,848	(32,392)	(3,070)	(16,304)
Total comprehensive income	81,282	79,625	147,883	186,756
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(482)	(450)	(951)	(892)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	80,800	79,175	146,932	185,864
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	79,920	112,017	156,211	203,060
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(1,486)		(5,258)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	2,848	(32,392)	(3,070)	(16,304)
Total comprehensive income	81,282	79,625	147,883	186,756
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(482)	(450)	(951)	(892)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 80,800	$ 79,175	$ 146,932	$ 185,864