You go to the dentist twice a year to get your teeth cleaned. You heard that your dentist had devised a new method of charging for the service, but you were surprised to receive the bill (appearing below).
a. How do you react to the bill?
b. Are the charges proper?
c. Why do doctors and dentists not bill their patients as shown in the example?

d. Why do attorneys charge for soft costs?
e. Why are attorneys€™ charges and soft coststolerated?

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DRILL & FILL DENTAL SERVICES For dental services rendered on July 10 in Receptionist time Use of 800 number 7.00 2.00 2 hr Secretarial services One page in appointment book Computer charges Reminder card Postage for reminder card Copy of reminder card for file 12.00 25 10.00 5.00 50 50 3 hr Receptionist services Use of reception area Magazine rental Professional services One set of rubber gloves Dental floss Dental tools rental Dental equipment rental Parking space rental, 1.5 hrs Free toothbrush 7.00 20.00 5.00 50.00 10.00 05 10.00 45.00 15.00 3.00 2 hr Billing Bill preparation, secretarial Dentist review 3 photocopies Postage 3 hr 2 hr 12.00 25.00 1.50 50 $241.30 TOTAL All accounts charged 18% annual interest if not paid within 15 days