Heartbeats and Diagnoses: A Collection of Romantic Medical Dramas

Description: Dr. Jack McKee, a successful surgeon, faces a personal health crisis that changes his perspective on medicine and life, leading him to fall in love with a fellow patient.

Fact: The film is based on the book "A Taste of My Own Medicine" by Dr. Edward Rosenbaum. William Hurt, who plays Dr. McKee, was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Description: This film tells the story of Hunter "Patch" Adams, a doctor who believes in treating patients with humor and compassion, finding love along the way. It's a heartwarming tale of how laughter can be the best medicine.

Fact: The real Patch Adams was a consultant on the film and has a cameo appearance. The film was inspired by Adams' own book, "Gesundheit: Good Health is a Laughing Matter."

Description: This HBO film explores the relationship between Dr. Alfred Blalock and his African-American lab technician Vivien Thomas, whose groundbreaking work in cardiac surgery intertwines with their personal lives.

Fact: The film won multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Made for Television Movie. It's based on a true story, highlighting the racial and professional challenges of the time.

Description: A unique love story where a doctor and an architect communicate through a magical mailbox, their lives separated by two years, dealing with medical mysteries and personal growth.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare." It stars Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, who previously worked together in "Speed."

Description: A father races against time to save his children with a rare genetic disorder, forming an unlikely partnership with a maverick researcher, with romance blossoming amidst the medical drama.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of John Crowley and his family, as detailed in the book "The Cure: How a Father Raised $100 Million – And Bucked the Medical Establishment – In a Quest to Save His Children."

Description: After a car accident, a woman wakes up with no memory of her husband, and he must win her heart all over again, all while she undergoes medical treatment.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter. It was a box office success, grossing over $196 million worldwide.

Description: While not strictly a medical drama, this film features a retired executive who interns at a tech startup, where he helps a young CEO navigate both her business and personal life, including her relationship with her doctor husband.

Fact: Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway's chemistry was praised, and the film was noted for its positive portrayal of older workers.

Description: This biographical drama focuses on the relationship between physicist Stephen Hawking and his wife Jane, as they navigate his diagnosis of motor neuron disease and his groundbreaking work in physics.

Fact: Eddie Redmayne won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking. The film was adapted from Jane Hawking's memoir, "Travelling to Infinity: My Life with Stephen."

Description: This film tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge and became one of the most important tools in medicine, while her family grapples with the ethical implications.

Fact: Oprah Winfrey stars and was also an executive producer. The film is based on Rebecca Skloot's best-selling book of the same name.

Description: A professor of English literature with terminal cancer reflects on her life and the treatment she undergoes, finding solace in the love and care of her nurse.

Fact: The film is based on Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Emma Thompson's performance was critically acclaimed.