CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income (loss) attributable to American Shared Hospital Services	$ (312,000)	$ 38,000	$ 506,000
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(142,000)	(637,000)	0
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(454,000)	(599,000)	506,000
Less comprehensive loss attributable to the non-controlling interest	(57,000)	(280,000)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Shared Hospital Services	$ (397,000)	$ (319,000)	$ 506,000