Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Net income	$ 81,157	$ 76,291
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(25,103)	(3,772)
Foreign currency translation loss	(23,272)	(5,918)
Total comprehensive income	32,782	66,601
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(165)	(469)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	32,617	66,132
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	81,157	76,291
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap	(25,103)	(3,772)
Foreign currency translation loss	(23,272)	(5,918)
Total comprehensive income	32,782	66,601
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(165)	(469)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 32,617	$ 66,132