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Relationship with Universal Health Realty Income Trust and Related Party Transactions (Schedule of Renewal Options and Terms of Hospital Facilities Lease) (Details) (USD $) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2011
McAllen Medical Center [Member] | Acute Care [Member] |  |
Annual minimum rent | $ 5,485,000 |
End of lease term | December, 2016 |
Renewal term (years) | 15 | [1]
Number of 5-year renewal options at existing lease rates | three |
Wellington Regional Medical Center [Member] | Acute Care [Member] |  |
Annual minimum rent | 3,030,000 |
End of lease term | December, 2016 |
Renewal term (years) | 15 | [2]
Number of 5-year renewal options at existing lease rates | one |
Number of 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates | two |
Southwest Healthcare System, Inland Valley Campus [Member] | Acute Care [Member] |  |
Annual minimum rent | 2,648,000 |
End of lease term | December, 2016 |
Renewal term (years) | 15 | [2]
Number of 5-year renewal options at existing lease rates | one |
Number of 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates | two |
The Bridgeway [Member] | Behavioral Health [Member] |  |
Annual minimum rent | $ 930,000 |
End of lease term | December, 2014 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | [3]
Number of 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates | two |
[1] | We have three 5-year renewal options at existing lease rates (through 2031).
[2] | We have one 5-year renewal options at existing lease rates (through 2021) and two 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates (2022 through 2031).
[3] | We have two 5-year renewal options at fair market value lease rates (2015 through 2024).

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