Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Net income	$ 432,272	$ 376,401	$ 1,018,477
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap, net of tax	(33,091)	(9,033)	(3,317)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	44,672	4,330	(28,836)
Total comprehensive income	443,853	371,698	986,324
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(822)	(1,717)	(1,792)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	443,031	369,981	984,532
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	432,272	376,401	1,018,477
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized loss on interest rate swap, net of tax	(33,091)	(9,033)	(3,317)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	44,672	4,330	(28,836)
Total comprehensive income	443,853	371,698	986,324
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(822)	(1,717)	(1,792)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 443,031	$ 369,981	$ 984,532