Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Net income	$ 114,821	$ 109,652	$ 278,701	$ 190,809
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, net of tax	4,207	(7,908)	19,711	(33,011)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	9,014	6,175	(21,886)	(17,097)
Total comprehensive income	128,042	107,919	276,526	140,701
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(256)	(184)	(353)	(349)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	127,786	107,735	276,173	140,352
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Net income	114,821	109,652	278,701	190,809
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swaps, net of tax	4,207	(7,908)	19,711	(33,011)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	9,014	6,175	(21,886)	(17,097)
Total comprehensive income	128,042	107,919	276,526	140,701
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests	(256)	(184)	(353)	(349)
Comprehensive income attributable to MPT common stockholders (Operating Partnership Partners)	$ 127,786	$ 107,735	$ 276,173	$ 140,352