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Document And Entity Information
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12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Entity Registrant Name | MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001287865 |
| Document Type | Other |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2010 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
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MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. [Member]
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| Entity Registrant Name | MPT Operating Partnership, L.P. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001524607 |
| Document Type | Other |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2010 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer |