CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Net income attributable to American Shared Hospital Services	$ 9,000	$ 220,000	$ 33,000	$ 262,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(120,000)	0	(120,000)	0
Total comprehensive income (loss)	(111,000)	220,000	(87,000)	262,000
Less comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest	(52,000)	0	(52,000)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Shared Hospital Services	$ (59,000)	$ 220,000	$ (35,000)	$ 262,000