Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Interest paid, capitalized	$ 3,030	$ 3,936	$ 1,480
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Interest paid, capitalized	$ 3,030	$ 3,936	$ 1,480