During a hectic day at a family practice, a medical assistant accidentally administers 10 units of insulin instead of the prescribed 5 units to a patient with diabetes due to a misunderstanding of the doctor's handwriting. The patient subsequently suffers from hypoglycemia. Given the scenario, what could this situation best exemplify?
An incident of malpractice due to a clerical error
A breach of patient confidentiality
A typical example of noncompliance with HIPAA regulations
An example of negligence due to a medication error