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Document And Entity Information - shares
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Jul. 15, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name Dehaier Medical Systems Ltd  
Entity Central Index Key 0001474627  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Trading Symbol DHRM  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   6,821,889
Document Type 20-F  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2015  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2015  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes