Dr. Peterson, dr. Slatterly, and dr. Vaughan are members of the medex pediatric group practice. Eric webb is a 15-year-old boy who was initially seen by dr. Vaughan on august 5 of last year for a sports physical. Eric returned to the office on september 10 of this year and was seen by dr. Peterson for treatment of an ear infection. Eric is considered a(n) (new or established) patient for dr. Peterson's practice