Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Interest paid, capitalized	$ 3,289	$ 3,030	$ 3,936
MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
Interest paid, capitalized	$ 3,289	$ 3,030	$ 3,936

Amount of cash paid for interest capitalized, classified as investing activity.

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