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Document and Entity Information
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3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2013
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| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | S-3 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2013 |
| Trading Symbol | MPW |
| Entity Registrant Name | MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001287865 |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer |
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MPT Operating Partnership, L.P.
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| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | S-3 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2013 |
| Entity Registrant Name | MPT Operating Partnership, L.P |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001524607 |
| Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer |