EXHIBIT 23.2     
                       
                    CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS     
   
  We consent to the incorporation by reference in this registration statement
on Form S-4 (File Nos. 333-34831 and 333-34831-01) of our report dated January
16, 1997, on our audits of the consolidated financial statements and financial
statement schedules of Meditrust as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and for the
years ended December 31, 1996 , 1995 and 1994. We also consent to the reference
to our firm under the caption "Experts".     
                                             
                                          /s/ Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.     
   
Boston, Massachusetts     
   
September 24, 1997