Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Net income	$ 163,880	$ 81,157
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net of tax	15,504	(25,103)
Foreign currency translation loss	(30,900)	(23,272)
Total comprehensive income	148,484	32,782
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(97)	(165)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	148,387	32,617
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	163,880	81,157
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap, net of tax	15,504	(25,103)
Foreign currency translation loss	(30,900)	(23,272)
Total comprehensive income	148,484	32,782
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(97)	(165)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 148,387	$ 32,617